Territory Sales Manager

Bestway Group; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bestway Group is seeking a Food Service/Fast Food Territory Sales Manager in the United Kingdom to drive sales growth with independent operators and caterers in a defined region. This field-based role rewards proactive outreach and tailored solutions.

You will build key accounts, manage a strategic journey plan, and collaborate with supplier partners to deliver impactful initiatives while upholding high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
• Flexible and adaptable to store needs.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• Strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Maximise sales to Independent Fast Food Operators & Caterers in a defined region whilst maintaining high 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.

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

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.