Territory Sales Manager

Bestway Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestway Group is seeking a Foodservice Territory Sales Manager to drive growth with independent operators and caterers in a defined region. This field-based role focuses on connecting with customers, understanding needs, and delivering tailored solutions to maximise sales and profit.

You will identify, develop key accounts, manage a journey plan, recruit new customers, and collaborate with supplier partners to deliver impactful initiatives while maintaining high standards of service.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Collaborative mindset with cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability to fast-paced field roles.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales to Independent Fast Food Operators & Caterers in a defined region.
• Create and manage a targeted group of key trading accounts with the Sales Manager.
• Manage a journey plan covering all relevant customers within the territory.
• Identify, register and recruit new accounts to grow net customer count.
• Work with supplier partners to develop sales initiatives for key accounts.
• Carry out duties as defined by the Regional Sales Manager.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain professional standards.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues.

Skills

Great communication

Customer relationship

Team player

Flexibility

Prioritisation

Job description

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.,

• 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 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