Area Sales Manager

Reed

Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month

Maidstone, Kent ME15 8ED, England

£60,000 - £72,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The leading wholesaler is seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover the south east region, with a flexible location based on candidate preference.
The role involves growing the Foodservice customer portfolio and achieving turnover and margin growth targets across various product categories.
Candidates must have at least 2 years of proven sales experience in a field-based role, with strong problem-solving and negotiation skills.
The starting salary for the position is £37,000, with an uncapped on-target earnings (OTE) potential exceeding £50,000.
The role offers additional benefits including a company car, phone, laptop, and high street cash perks.

I am working with a leading wholesaler who have had a huge investment and are growing. Due to this they are recruiting for an Area Sales Manager to cover the south east patch (location is flexible depending on candidate location)

The Area Sales Manager is responsible for growing the Foodservice customer portfolio, exceeding turnover, and margin growth targets within a defined geographical area, by selling across all product categories from the range.

Key Responsibilities for the Area Sales Manager:

Maximise business through both existing and new customers
Generate new business opportunities
Track, daily, weekly, and quarterly performance against agreed KPI’s & targets
Ensure all administration is up to date and acted upon

Skills Required for the Ares Sales Manager:

Proven sales track record of at least 2 years within a field based role
Wealth of experience in sales which provide solutions based on our customers’ needs.
Ability to problem solve
Excellent negotiation skills to generate new business opportunities
PC literate, confident in using both Excel and Microsoft Packages

Extras for the Area Sales Manager role:

Starting salary £37000
Company car
Uncapped OTE realistic OTE £50k+
Full time permanent role
Phone & laptop
Death in service
Highstreet cash perkbox

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