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 covering Sheffield, Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford. 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:
1. Establishing and maintaining sound business relationships
2. Over time doubling the customer base from 100-150 independent accounts
3. Advising customers of current and future promotional activity and product launches
4. Pan and execute sales opportunities within new markets
5. To act as an ambassador for the group
6. Dealing with any customer problems in a timely manner
On offer
7. £30K-34K salary, car and two-tier bonus scheme
8. 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
9. Company Pension Scheme
10. Life Assurance cover
11. Company Sick Pay
12. Employee Discount Scheme
13. Cycle to work Scheme
14. Employee Assistance Programme
Profile
15. Full UK driving licence
16. Post-graduate sales experience, ideally in a field-based role
17. Strong interest in food, particularly in baking!
18. Results orientated with a positive outlook