Area Sales Manager

JW Lees; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned brewery in the North West seeks a Free Trade Area Sales Manager to join their sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing an existing account base and opening new accounts while ensuring exceptional customer service. A strong sales background, excellent communication skills, and a full driving licence are essential. The role offers competitive pay plus bonuses, a private healthcare plan, and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus annual bonus and car allowance

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

33 days annual leave

30% discount on food and drink

Discounted stays in hotels

Wellbeing support

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Experience in a field-based sales role is essential.
• Knowledge of the beer industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Retention and development of an existing account base.
• Open new accounts within the designated area.
• Manage promotional support payments.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Listening skills

Ability to think on feet

Job description

Candidate Profile

• The successful candidate will be someone who enjoys selling
• Someone who enjoys interacting with people
• Someone who can think on their feet
• You need to have great communication skills
• Be a good listener and have a genuine desire to give the customer the best possible service
• Enjoy working in a team-spirited culture, whilst at the same time having the self-motivation to get out there alone and make it happen
• Experience in selling is essential and knowledge of the beer industry would be beneficial, but having the hunger to succeed in a competitive sales environment is just as important
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential

About JW Lees

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences. We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart of everything we do: Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together

Free Trade Area Sales Manager Vacancy – North West

Free Trade Area Sales Manager Vacancy - North West - Circa 40,000 basic plus car allowance and bonus, private healthcare Previous experience within a field based sales role is essential. Experience in the drinks sector is preferencial. A full driving licence and vehicle are required. JW Lees has a vacancy for a Free Trade Area Manager to join our sales team. This position will play a key role in the development of sales of JW Lees draught products throughout the North West. We offer a "one-stop shop package", so in addition there will be a need to sell a full drinks offering inclusive of packaged beers, minerals, wines and spirits. What's in it for you as Free Trade Area Manager

Benefits

• Competitive pay plus annual bonus and car allowance
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs, inns and hotels for you and friends and family
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• 24 hour confidential wellbeing support, plus counselling provided by the Licenced Trade Charity
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career with our internal and external development programmes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• Access to our onsite pub 'The Cottage', each Friday

Role & Responsibilities

• Retention and development of an existing account base
• Open new accounts within your designated trading area of responsibility, delivering on all targets set
• Ensure your industry and product knowledge is expansive and relevant
• Manage payment of goods and costs of any promotional support
• Exceed customer's expectations by delivering exceptional service
• Knowledge and experience on how to deliver a positive P&L
• Reporting to the Director of Sales