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Area Sales Manager

Reed
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Tunbridge Wells, Kent TN2 5FD

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Sonic Summary

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  • A leading wholesaler is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee the south east region, with flexible location options for candidates.
  • The role involves growing the Foodservice customer portfolio and achieving turnover and margin growth targets by selling across various product categories.
  • Candidates should have a proven sales track record of at least 2 years in a field-based role and possess strong negotiation and problem-solving skills.
  • The starting salary for this position is £37,000, with an uncapped OTE of over £50,000, along with benefits such as a company car, phone, laptop, and a cash perkbox.
  • This is a full-time permanent role that requires effective tracking of performance against KPIs and maintaining up-to-date administration.

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

Please apply below for consideration with you CV.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.