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Area Sales Manager Food to Foodservice

Midas
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1HB, England

Salary

£40,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Area Sales Manager position in Food to Foodservice offers a basic salary of £35K-£40K with an OTE of £50K, including a car allowance and fuel card.
  • Located in Oxford, this role presents a fantastic opportunity to work for a reputable market leader in the Foodservice sector.
  • The successful candidate will manage approximately 150 accounts, focusing on menu planning, upselling, and developing new business within a variety of establishments including restaurants, hotels, and public sector accounts.
  • Ideal applicants should have proven sales experience in the foodservice and catering industry, with a strong track record in field sales, especially in hospitality.
  • Candidates must be driven, energetic, and possess strong business development skills to succeed in this consultative sales role.

Area Sales Manager Food to Foodservice


REWARDS:35K-40K Basic Salary, 50K OTE, Car allowance, Fuel Card


LOCATION: Oxford

Fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking to work for a genuine foodservice market leader

THE COMPANY:

Excellent opportunity to join one of the genuine market leaders and recognised brand names within the Foodservice sector.

Our company are able to provide a one stop solution including Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh, Seafood and Meat produce. Their ability to fully meet the requirements for comprehensive menu planning is second to none as is their reputation for combining quality produce with excellent levels of service.

The company are able to offer strong career prospects for successful professionals looking to make their mark on within the Foodservice industry.

By combining a family based service ethos with our fantastic branded and non branded ranges our name is recognised for quality across the foodservice sector.

We are currently seeking to recruit an area sales professional to develop a portfolio of accounts from one of our regional depots.



THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will be responsible for approximately 150 accounts within a designated territory. They will be involved in menu planning and upselling within these established clients in addition to developing new business.

The account base will consist mainly of Restaurants, Hotels and Pubs although there will also be a strong amount of Public Sector based accounts such as Schools and Hospitals.

The role is of a consultative nature due to the comprehensive range available to the client and candidates will be expected to be able to communicate with a wide range of decision maker ranging from Chefs through to Catering Managers and Purchasing teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a comprehensive and market leading product range to foodservice clients, supported by an excellent level of service.



THE APPLICANT.

We are ideally seeking to speak to proven sales professionals with experience selling into the foodservice and catering sector.

Candidates with a proven track record in Foodservice field sales are of strong interest

Candidates with a proven track record in other Field Sales disciplines (including Drink or FMCG) are also welcomed

Candidates with experience in sales to the hospitality sector are of particular interest.

Candidates must have strong business development skills and drive to achieve new business.

A background working for a foodservice food manufacturer or wholesales is preferable.

Candidates must be driven, energetic sales professionals able to plan and implement their own journey plan.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for foodservice candidates seeking to further their career with a brand leader.


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