Field Sales Consultant

Fresh Direct; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice supplier in Scotland is seeking a Field Sales Consultant to develop business within a dedicated neighborhood. You will research your target audience, build and maintain strong customer relationships, and onboard new clients effectively. Ideal candidates will have a Field Sales or Account Management background, be technically proficient in Excel, and possess a passion for sales. The role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, company car, and development opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Company car

Fantastic bonus potential

Additional holiday purchase options

Learning & Development programmes

Qualifications

• Ability to research target audiences effectively.
• Experience in Field Sales or Account Management.
• Passion for sales with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Research target audience and opportunities in the neighborhood.
• Build customer relationships through face-to-face meetings.
• Onboard new customers and maintain relationships with existing accounts.
• Work closely with distribution partners to ensure community service.
• Monitor market activities and competitor insights.

Skills

Relationship building

Sales proficiency

Commercial acumen

Technical proficiency in Excel

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Field Sales Consultant

• Full-time
• Department: Commercial - Independents
• Compensation: up to GBP0 - yearly

Job Description

Field Sales Consultant – Your Way – Home/Field Based - Glasgow

Up to £36,900 with fantastic bonuses, company car and car allowance & home-based contract & excellent company benefits

Here at Brakes, we have ambitious growth plans and are launching a brand new offering called ‘Your Way’ within our Independent Sales business. As a Your Way Field Sales Consultant you’ll be responsible for winning and maximising business in your very own dedicated neighbourhood of just one square mile.

This is a bespoke opportunity, that no other business is currently offering! So, if you want to be part of something new and exciting, and you love being out on the field, WHILST having the opportunity to grow in your career, what are you waiting for?

So, what will you be doing?

You’ll solely be responsible for the success of your own local neighbourhood by achieving the following;

• Research your target audience and opportunities in your neighbourhood
• Build and leverage strong customer relationships with your local neighbourhood and community through constant selling, face to face meetings and understanding the customer needs
• Onboard new customers effectively & successfully whilst ensuring close working relationships with existing accounts and track activity using salesforce
• Work closely with your distribution partner/ driver for your neighbourhood to create a strong team for the community
• Deliver profitable volume growth and hit targets
• Monitor competitor and Independent market activity around your neighbourhood and propositions to ensure you are offering our customers the best solutions and insight from the biggest Foodservice provider in the world

We are looking for someone who has the ability to not only win new business but also maximise sales through our existing customers. Ideally you’ll come from a Field Sales/ Account Management background and be commercially astute, technically proficient in excel and building and maintaining relationships. Not to mention, you must have a passion for sales! It would also be great if you had a food background, but this is not essential.

In return we offer a competitive base salary along with fantastic bonus potential, a home/field- based contract, company car, additional holiday purchase options to top up your annual leave and award- winning products at virtually cost price. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our industry leading Learning & Development programmes and with a salesforce of over 500 people, progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career.

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!