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We are looking for an exceptional candidate with field sales experience who has a passion for food!!
Company
A market leading supplier of bakery products and ingredients to food service, manufacturing and baking industries with over 6000 business customers across the UK, 300 staff and a turnover of £150m.
Area Sales Manager
A field sales role and account management role covering the Manchester area, postcodes M, WN, OL & SK. You can be based anywhere in this territory and must be willing to travel - a company vehicle is provided.
Typically spending 3-4 days per week on the road you will be managing, developing and increasing sales profit contributions with existing and new customers in your area:
- Establishing and maintaining sound business relationships
- Over time doubling the customer base from 100-150 independent accounts
- Advising customers of current and future promotional activity and products launches
- Pan and execute sales opportunities within new markets
- To act as an ambassador for the group
- Dealing with any customer problems in a timely manner
On offer
- £30K-34K salary, car and two-tier bonus scheme
- 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
- Company Pension Scheme
- Life Assurance cover
- Company Sick Pay
- Employee Discount Scheme
- Cycle to work Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
Profile
- Full UK driving licence
- Post-graduate sales experience, ideally in a field based role
- Strong interest in food, particularly in baking!
- Results orientated with a positive outlook
