Territory Sales Manager

Bestway Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestway Group in Leeds is seeking a Food Service Territory Sales Manager to drive growth within the independent fast food and catering sector. The role focuses on building lasting relationships with operators, identifying key accounts, and delivering tailored sales initiatives in a defined region.

You will manage a strategic journey plan, collaborate with supplier partners, and thrive in a fast-paced field-based environment. A self-motivated sales professional is ideal.

Qualifications

• Must deliver exceptional customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to build positive working relationships.
• Capable of adapting to store needs.
• Strong prioritisation of tasks.
• Works well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales to Independent Fast Food Operators & Caterers in a defined region.
• Create a targeted group of customers as key trading accounts with Sales Manager.
• Effectively manage a journey plan covering all relevant customers.
• Identify, register and recruit new accounts to increase sales and net customer count.
• Work with key supplier partners to develop sales initiatives with accounts.
• Carry out any other duties defined by the Regional Sales Manager.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Relationship building

Flexibility

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Job description

About the role

As a Food Service/Fast Food Territory Sales Manager you will play a pivotal role in driving sales growth and building strong relationships with independent operators and caterers within your designated region. This is a field based role where your ability to connect with customers, understand their needs, and deliver tailored solutions will be key to your success.

You will be responsbile for identifying and developing key accounts, managing a strategic journey plan and working closely with supplier partners to deliver impactful sales initiatives.

This is a dynamic and rewarding opportunity for a self motivated sales professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and is passionate about the food service industry.

Responsibilities:

• Maximise sales to Independent Fast Food Operators & Caterers in a defined region whilst maintaining the highest possible level of professional and ethical standards
• Create a targeted group of customers as key trading accounts in conjunction with the relevant Sales Manager in each Region
• Effectively manage a journey plan that covers all relevant customers within the territory
• Identify, register and recruit new accounts to increase sales, cash profit and grow net customer count
• Work with key supplier partners to develop sales and other initiatives with specific customer accounts within the territory
• Carry out any other reasonable duties of a Foodservice Territory Sales Manager, as defined by the Regional Sales Manager

The Ideal Candidate

• The desire to offer exceptional customer service
• Great communication skills
• Able to establish and maintain positive working relationships with others
• Be flexible and adaptable in line with the needs of the store
• The ability to prioritise tasks
• A strong team player, harnessing the power of the team whilst being an integral part of promoting team spirit

We understand that no applicant ever ticks every box so please do consider applying should some or most of the above apply. Bestway Group is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity and inclusion. We welcome people of different nationalities, backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. We want strong, and diverse teams built from talented individuals with different backgrounds identities and experiences.