Job Description
Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales - Watford - North London
Up to £40,000 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or travel allowance & home-based contract
KFF is a regional food wholesaler with around 270 colleagues based near Maidstone, Kent. We are part of Sysco, the world’s largest foodservice provider with over 65,000 colleagues globally. kff has a family feel with a close-knit team, supplying both fantastic local pub and restaurant customers as well as delivering direct to the caterer.
At KFF, we’ve are recruiting for an ambitious Area Sales Manager. You will be responsible for achieving the Sales targets within a defined geographical area. This will involve selling a range of chilled, ambient, and frozen products from our KFF range. Area Sales Managers are expected to generate their own opportunities and develop business in both existing and new business sectors. You will report directly into the Regional Sales Manager.
Key Accountabilities
1. To exceed both sterling sales target and the company profit margin target.
2. Maximize business for the company through existing customer base using intelligent and efficient call coverage.
3. Generate own new business opportunities with customers matching KFF’s target profile.
4. Track daily, weekly, and quarterly performance against agreed KPI’s and targets.
5. Make sure all administration is up to date and acted upon.
We are looking for someone who has the ability to not only win new business but also maximise sales through our existing customers. Ideally, you’ll be commercially astute, technically proficient in excel and building and maintaining relationships. Not to mention, you must have a desire for sales! It would also be great if you had a food background, but this is not essential.
We’re not just looking for a good fit, we want people who help to make us even better. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work.
Additional Information
At kff everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at kff and we recognise that kff can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.