Field Sales Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunity with a respected brewery brand

Leadership role with significant influence

Job summary

A leading northern brewery is seeking a Field Sales Manager in Leeds to drive their sales strategy and lead a team of 6. Candidates should have a strong background in sales leadership within the brewery or FMCG sector, and expertise in managing relationships in the free trade environment. This role offers a competitive salary up to £50,000 plus bonuses, with significant influence over regional business direction.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in sales leadership within the brewery or FMCG sector.
• Experience in driving sales strategy and managing teams.
• Confident negotiator familiar with P&L management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 6 sales professionals.
• Design and implement the commercial sales strategy for the region.
• Drive growth in the free trade sector and manage key accounts.

Skills

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Relationship management

Market analysis

Team coaching

Education

Degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

This range is provided by COREcruitment Ltd. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from COREcruitment Ltd

Field Sales Manager – Leading Northern Brewery – Leeds – Up to £50,000 plus bonus

My client is one of the leading breweries in the North having been established for over 15 years. This brand has a range of iconic products, an established following and a strong understanding of their customer. Their dedication to brewing and product is second to none!

We are currently looking for a Field Sales Manager to join this growing team. This Field Sales Manager will ultimately be responsible for leading a team to achieve growth within their sales area and drive the sales strategy across the free trade. This Field Sales Manager will need to forecast and budget accordingly whilst ensuring productivity amongst a team of 6, along with developing relationships across key free trade accounts.

The ideal Field Sales Manager will have a strong background in trade and a proven track record in leadership.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with a well-established and respected brewery brand.
• A leadership role with real influence over the direction of the business in the region.

Field Sales Manager responsibilities include:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of 6 sales professionals, setting clear targets and ensuring consistent delivery against KPIs.
• Design and implement the commercial sales strategy for the region, aligning with national business objectives and maximising market penetration.
• Drive growth in the free trade sector, managing and expanding relationships with pubs, bars, and independent venues.
• Oversee a portfolio of key accounts, ensuring strong commercial performance, contract compliance, and opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
• Negotiate pricing, volume commitments, and promotional activity to maximise margin and profitability.
• Build and manage route-to-market partnerships, ensuring efficient distribution, competitive pricing, and strong customer support.
• Identify and win new business opportunities, targeting high-value prospects to increase market share.
• Analyse sales performance and market data to adjust strategy and respond to emerging trends.
• Collaborate with marketing to deliver impactful regional activations and brand-led events to support sales objectives.

The Ideal Field Sales Manager:

• Strong track record in sales leadership within the brewery, drinks, or FMCG sector, ideally with free trade expertise.
• Demonstrable success in delivering commercial growth through both account management and new business acquisition.
• Confident negotiator with experience managing P&L responsibility for a region or business unit.
• Deep understanding of sales performance metrics and the ability to translate insights into actions.
• Experience developing teams to exceed targets and achieve commercial objectives.
• Well-connected in the on-trade sector across the North of England, with an ability to leverage industry relationships.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to [e-mail]

COREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia.

To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us on [phone] for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you.

Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale Alcoholic Beverages, Wholesale Food and Beverage, and Food and Beverage Retail

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at COREcruitment Ltd by 2x

Get notified about new Sales Manager jobs in Leeds, England, United Kingdom.

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 5 days ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Harrogate, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Pontefract, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 16 hours ago

Ossett, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Area Sales Manager Bathrooms and Showers

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Aesthetics Account Manager (Leeds and surrounding area)

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 4 days ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Leeds, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.