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Area Sales Manager Food Ingredients Wholesaler
Location: Derby, Swadlincote, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Worksop, Leicester, Loughborough, Hickley, Market Harborough, Coalville, Coventry, Nuneaton, Rugby, Warwick, Bedworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa.
Package: £35,000 basic, £45,500 OTE Paid Monthly, Car or £6,000 Car Allowance, Company Pension, Life Assurance, 28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays), Employee Discount Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme
The Company
We are a leading supplier of food products and ingredients, servicing a wide range of customers across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, service, and reliability, we work with businesses of all sizes, from independent bakers to large-scale food manufacturers.
Our extensive product range and multi-temperature distribution network allow us to offer a seamless service to our customers, ensuring they have everything they need to succeed.
Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Area Sales Manager to join our team.
The Role
This is a 70% account management, 30% new business role, focusing on:
- Managing and developing existing customer relationships to maximise sales opportunities
- Identifying and securing new business within your designated territory
- Keeping up to date with product knowledge and market trends
- Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and customer satisfaction
- Strategising and executing sales plans to achieve targets
- Attending trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to build brand awareness
The Person
We are looking for a driven and commercially minded individual with a strong background in new business sales and account management
Working as a BDM, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive for a foodservice wholesaler or manufacture is a must.
Experience selling into food manufactures, hotels, cafes, restaurants is desirable
