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Company Description
kff is a regional food wholesaler with around 250 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 local pub and restaurant customers as well as delivering direct to the caterer.
Job Description
Area Sales Manager
Homebased / Field Sales - Milton Keynes/Northampton
Up to £37,500 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or travel allowance & home-based contract
Here at kff we've got ambitious growth plans and we are looking for Area Sales Managers who will be responsible for winning and maximising independent foodservice business in your area. If you love working out in the field and have the opportunity to grow your own career as part of the biggest and best Foodservice companies, then kff is the place for you.
What you will be doing:
* Gain, grow and retain customers delivering profitable volume growth Vs targets.
* Research your target audience and opportunities in your territory.
* Build and leverage strong customer relationships with your territory and community through constant selling, face to face meetings and understanding the customer needs.
* Onboard new customers effectively & successfully whilst ensuring close working relationships with existing accounts and track activity.
* Effectively partner with your customers to understand their plans for growth, adding value, offering a wide range of practical solutions and products.
* Understand competitor activity & proposals, ensuring you are always offering your customers the best local solutions.
What we are looking for:
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 skilled in building and maintaining relationships. A desire for sales is essential, and a food background is a plus but not mandatory.
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 want you to help define our culture and bring your whole self to work.
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Additional Information
At kff, everyone is welcome. We focus on who you are and your potential, not just your CV. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated, and has the same opportunities. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at kff, and we recognize 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.
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