Food To Go Sales Advisor

TN United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the North of England seeks a Food To Go Advisor to manage wholesale sales within independent retailers. The role emphasizes building relationships, driving sales growth, and providing in-store support. Ideal candidates will possess excellent people skills, a passion for customer service, and the ability to analyze sales data. Join a family-oriented company with a vision for the future and enjoy numerous benefits.

Benefits

Loyalty award

Company Doctor

Free On-site Parking

22 days holidays plus bank holidays

Fully funded training

Grocery Aid

Staff discount

Cycle to work scheme

Christmas hampers

Qualifications

• Experience valued more than formal qualifications.
• Full driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular range and commodity group reviews in-store.
• Maximize the distribution of new products and promotions.
• Provide in-store training and support to retail store teams.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Sales Analysis

Flexibility

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Location: Field Based - North East, Durham, Yorkshire Area, with potential travel right across the North of England (including overnight stays)

Based at our state-of-the-art head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. has been established for over 150 years, proudly serving communities across the north of England as a supplier and distributor to over 480 SPAR stores.

We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire, with over 4000 colleagues who embody our core values of passion, enterprise, and family every day.

About the Role

The Food To Go Advisor plays a crucial role in managing and supporting wholesale sales of the Food To Go category within approximately 40 independent retailers. Reporting to the Fresh & FTG Sales Manager, this customer-facing position involves building proactive relationships with independent retailers, store managers, and key staff. The focus is on fostering collaboration, understanding retailer needs, and maximizing sales through effective communication and promotion of the product range.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct regular range and commodity group reviews in-store, utilizing sales data, new product developments, and current trends.
2. Drive like-for-like sales growth across the Food To Go categories.
3. Maximize the distribution of new products, re-launches, and promotions.
4. Monitor competitor activity and market developments.
5. Ensure clear and concise communication to stores regarding Food To Go.
6. Develop and roll out new Food To Go concepts.
7. Regularly review and analyze wholesale sales within the Food To Go categories.
8. Review and analyze retail performance within Food To Go.
9. Maintain accurate and up-to-date administrative records, including weekly reports, sales trackers, and wholesale reports.
10. Keep regular contact with relevant Retail Sales Advisors and Business Managers to ensure awareness of work carried out or planned in stores.
11. Support stores through refits and new store openings.
12. Provide in-store training and support to retail store teams on Food To Go.
13. Advise on health and safety related to Food To Go support within stores.

Candidate Profile

Experience is valued more than formal qualifications, but we are looking for the following skills and attributes:

• Excellent people skills, clear communication, active listening, and confidence in sharing ideas respectfully.
• Passion for delivering first-class customer service and enthusiasm for retail.
• Initiative and teamwork skills.
• Hardworking and flexible with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to analyze sales data and respond to trends.
• Good understanding of IT, especially Excel.
• Full driving license is essential.

Why Join Us?

James Hall & Co. Ltd. has a simple vision: to remain in business for another 50 years! To achieve this, we seek the best talent to join our journey. As a family company, we believe caring for our people ensures they will care for us.

Benefits include:

• Loyalty award – Starting from day one, earn £0.25 per hour worked, paid as a lump sum after your first year.
• Company Doctor – Access to our company doctor with direct booking options.
• Free On-site Parking – Over 1000 secure parking spaces available.
• Holidays – 22 days plus bank holidays, increasing with continuous service.
• Learning & Development – Fully funded training and industry-recognized qualifications through our in-house team.
• Grocery Aid – Confidential support via a 24/7 helpline and other services.
• Additional perks: staff discount, cycle to work scheme, and Christmas hampers.