Catering Sales Manager

Booker Group; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food and drink wholesale sector is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to enhance sales and foster customer relationships. The role offers flexibility in working hours and a commitment to career development. Join a diverse team and enjoy various perks including discounts and a performance-related bonus scheme.

Benefits

10% off all Booker purchases

Access to Tesco Colleague Clubcard

Up to 30% off insurance products

Health and Wellbeing support

Performance-related bonus scheme

Car allowance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or business development.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build rapport.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers.
• Collaborating with internal teams to meet customer needs.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Customer Relationship Management

Goal-oriented

Education

Experience in Food/Catering Sector

Job description

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About The Role

Job Type: Full time, part time and flexible working will be considered - our hours aren’t 9am-5pm, so yours don’t need to be either! Let’s explore at interview how we can accommodate a great work/life balance for you!

At Booker, we pride ourselves on delivering a diverse range of high-quality food and drink products to caterers, restaurants, pubs, and other food service businesses. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment fosters a sense of belonging among our employees, making them feel welcome, and more connected and productive. Our dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction distinguishes us in the industry, and we aim to build on this success!

To support our continued growth in catering sales, we are seeking a talented Catering Sales Manager to elevate our sales and foster long-lasting relationships with our customers. In return, we offer the potential to earn additional fixed payments for achieving stretch growth in your designated areas, find out more at interview!

Curious about what sets us apart? Here are some key features and benefits of our business:

• UK’s Largest Food and Drink Wholesaler - we are the biggest and fastest-growing supplier to the independent catering market
• Leading Catering Butcher - with over 20% of the UK’s master butchers working for us, we offer expert advice to enhance dishes and increase our customers' menu options and profits
• Award-Winning Own Label Brands - recognized for quality and value
• Experienced Team - over 100 Catering Sales Managers who excel in building great customer relationships
• Excellent Delivery Service - delivery, click & collect, and in-person shopping in our nationwide branch network with multi-temp offerings, catering to all customer needs
• A Place To Get On – Commitment to career development through upskilling, mentorship, and growth opportunities
• Every Voice Matters – We encourage sharing insights and ideas to shape our business, fostering an inclusive environment

Interested? We look forward to reading your application!

Main Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new and existing business opportunities within your targeted area
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers
• Collaborating with internal teams to meet customer needs and drive profits
• Staying updated on market trends and sharing knowledge with customers and the business
• Representing the company at industry events and trade shows
• Following our Business Code of Conduct, acting with integrity, championing diversity and inclusion

You will need

• Proven track record in sales, account management, or business development, ideally within food/catering sector (other sectors considered)
• Understanding of the catering/food service market or willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, active listening to understand customer needs and provide solutions
• Ability to build rapport and adapt style to meet customer needs
• Willingness to learn about our products, club cards, and rewards
• Ability to handle objections and maintain positivity in challenging situations
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, capable of working autonomously and in a team
• Good commercial awareness to support profitable decisions

What's in it for you

• 10% off all Booker purchases, with double discount events up to three times a year
• Access to Tesco Colleague Clubcard after three months, offering additional discounts and perks
• Up to 30% off insurance products (Pet, Home & Car)
• Save As You Earn Scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support via Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme, 24/7 access, plus more benefits
• Performance-related bonus scheme up to 6%
• Car allowance where applicable
• Training, development, and progression opportunities
• Catering sales incentive scheme for additional earning potential

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Wholesale

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Locations: Leicester, Coventry, Loughborough, Warwickshire, England, UK