Area Sales Manager - Foodservice Area: Gosport/Southampton Salary: £35-40k + uncapped, industry leading commission scheme & company car or allowance!
· Excellent Corporate Benefits Package Including Private Medical Health Care!
· Market Leading / Multibillion Turnover Company!
· Fantastic training and career progression!
· Impressive & highly competitive product and service offering!
THE ROLE : As a Area Sales Manager, your role will be predominantly focused on your existing account base continually looking to grow these accounts wherever possible through networking and regular calls ins.
You will also be looking for new customers when possible, selling the whole foodservice offering into the HORECA sector, i.e.
pubs, clubs, leisure, schools, hospitals, prisons and nursing homes you will be dealing directly with the Procurement Teams, Chefs and Catering Managers within these businesses.
This company will be known as a one stop shop to all your clients so as the Territory Account Manager you will have a large range of products to work with.
Key pillars will be wines, meats, fresh, frozen, chilled, ambient, dairy, baked goods as well as cleaning chemicals, consumables and catering equipment.
THE COMPANY : This billion-pound organisation is a leader in their field and are now recruiting for a sales professional to join their team due to continued growth.
They have a committed, focused and ambitious workforce and are a fantastic business to be a part of, they can offer you progression opportunities and support throughout your career with them.
With over 20 years' expertise in their field, this business has remained focused on providing quality products and great value for their customers.
In addition, they recruit talented people, who can deliver world-class levels of service.
Prospects to progress through the company are excellent.
FOR THIS POSITION, WE ARE LOOKING FOR: · A proven track record of winning new business, as well as successful retention and growth of existing accounts.
· Someone who is a true new business hunter, with the ability to demonstrate drive, tenacity, resilience and confidence.
· Previous experience in the foodservice industry, but candidates who have either sold a food or beverage product or into the same customer base will be considered.
· Located in the Southampton/Gosport area.
· Full product training will be provided for the successful candidate.
THE PACKAGE FOR AREA SALES MANAGER: · Basic: £35-40k (depending on experience) · Commission: Market leading uncapped commission scheme!!!
· Company car or generous car allowance · Benefits: Mobile, Laptop, Well-Being Allowance, Pension, 25 days holiday + stats, full company benefits