Foodservice Sales Manager - Flexible Hours & Growth

Booker Group; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Booker discounts

Clubcard access

Insurance discounts

Save As You Earn

Wellbeing support

Bonus scheme

Car allowance

Training & development

Catering incentive

Job summary

Booker Wholesale seeks a talented Foodservice Sales Manager to elevate sales and foster long‑lasting relationships with customers. You will identify opportunities, build strong client connections, and collaborate with internal teams to meet needs and drive sustainable profits.

With a track record in sales or business development in foodservice, you will stay ahead of market trends, represent the company at events, and uphold our code of conduct while championing inclusion.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, account management, or business development, ideally within the food/catering sector.
• Solid understanding of the foodservice 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.

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 customer 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

Skills

Sales experience

Account management

Business development

Job description

Booker Wholesale seeks a talented Foodservice Sales Manager to elevate sales and foster long‑lasting relationships with customers. You will identify opportunities, build strong client connections, and collaborate with internal teams to meet needs and drive sustainable profits.

With a track record in sales or business development in foodservice, you will stay ahead of market trends, represent the company at events, and uphold our code of conduct while championing inclusion.