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Midas Selection Ltd; North East Derbyshire; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the UK foodservice sector is seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage a diverse portfolio of clients. This exciting role involves engaging with chefs and catering managers to drive sales through innovative menu planning and effective food costing strategies. The position is home-based, allowing for flexibility in travel and client interactions. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and achieving targets, this role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a reputable wholesaler known for its quality and growth. If you have a passion for foodservice and a drive to succeed, this could be your next career move.

Benefits

Fully expensed car

Fuel card

Competitive OTE

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in the foodservice sector.
• Background as a head chef or related field sales experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of 150-200 foodservice accounts.
• Cross-sell, upsell, and acquire new clients.

Skills

Sales experience in foodservice

Menu planning

Food costing discussions

Team player

Target-driven

Education

Catering qualifications

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Foodservice (Northants Peterborough)

Reference #: 1598642-PH1747

Location(s): Anywhere, East Anglia, East Midlands

Type: Permanent

Posted On: 30/04/2025

Contact: Paul Haworth

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to oversee a portfolio of 150-200 foodservice accounts in the Northants, Peterborough, Corby, and Northampton regions. The role involves cross-selling, upselling, and acquiring new clients, primarily through menu planning and food costing discussions at chef or catering manager levels. The position is home-based with responsibility for your own travel planning, working towards individual and team targets.

Company Profile

We are one of the UK’s largest independent foodservice wholesalers, known for quality service and a comprehensive range of frozen, ambient, and chilled products. Our client base includes pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, and healthcare providers. We pride ourselves on a stable sales force and continuous growth through acquisitions.

Candidate Profile

• Proven sales experience in the foodservice sector, ideally with a manufacturer or wholesaler.
• Background as a head chef or with catering qualifications and field sales experience in other sectors will also be considered.
• Experience selling catering equipment or disposables is advantageous.
• Strong team player, target-driven, and motivated to succeed in sales.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 basic, with a £45,000 OTE, plus a fully expensed car and fuel card.

Application Process

Interested candidates should send their CVs to [e-mail].

Contact

Paul Haworth

Tel: [phone] | Email: [e-mail]

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