Catering Sales Manager

Booker; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food wholesaler in Plymouth is seeking a Catering Sales Manager to foster relationships and drive sales growth. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in sales and excellent communication skills. This role offers flexible working arrangements to support work/life balance and a chance to join a diverse team committed to excellence and inclusion.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Opportunities for professional growth

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, account management, or business development.
• Solid understanding of the catering/food service market or willingness to learn.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to drive sustainable profits.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Excellent communication

Relationship building

Self-motivated

Job description

Overview

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 establishes 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.

Key features and benefits

• 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 – our brands are recognised for their quality and value
• Experienced Team – we have a network of over 100 Catering Sales Managers who excel in building great customer relationships
• Excellent Delivery Service – we offer delivery, click & collect and in-person shopping experiences in our nationwide branch network with a multi-temp offering
• A Place To Get On – our commitment extends beyond sales, with opportunities for bitesize upskilling, mentorship, and professional growth
• Every Voice Matters – a culture that values insights and ideas from colleagues

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new and existing business opportunities within your targeted area
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure we meet customer needs and drive sustainable profits
• Staying up to date on market trends and share this knowledge with customers and the business
• Represent the company at industry events and trade shows
• Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence, championing diversity and inclusion

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, account management, or business development, ideally within the food/catering sector (other sectors considered)
• Solid understanding of the catering/food service market or willingness to learn
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with active listening to understand customer needs and provide appropriate solutions
• Ability to quickly build rapport and adapt your style to meet customer needs
• Willingness to learn and quickly understand our products, club cards, and rewards
• Ability to handle objections and maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Good commercial awareness to support profitable decisions

About Booker

Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, eight distribution centres, five Best Food Logistics sites, and six support centre locations across the UK.

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we want you to feel represented and be yourself at work. We are a place where Everyone’s Welcome. We welcome flexible working and will support you through your application.

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and are committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For information on accessibility support, please contact [e-mail].

Please note: we can only accept candidates over 18 for roles requiring early mornings, late nights, or work in warehouses or driving areas. Some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date to manage high volumes of applicants. We will offer interview feedback to those who attend an interview.

Booker Group is part of Tesco plc but operates separately, and the benefits offered may differ from Tesco.

For more information about us please visit www.bookergroupjobs.co.uk