District Sales Manager - Belfast

Syscoireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company in Belfast is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead sales initiatives and grow customer relationships. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years in food service sales, strong management skills, and proficiency in CRM tools. Join us in shaping the future of foodservice across Northern Ireland. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven food or foodservice sales experience.
• 3+ years proven experience of managing people and remote sales team.
• Good knowledge of KPI’s and targets as well as business metrics.
• Full clean B Drivers Licence.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategies within the assigned area to convert sales leads.
• Meet and exceed Sales & Margin Targets.
• Collaborate with Operations to meet customer service level goals.
• Maintain contact with customers to ensure high levels of satisfaction.

Skills

Sales strategy

Customer relationship management

Sales forecasting

Team management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Overview

Join Our Team at Sysco – Exciting Opportunities Await

At Sysco, our success is powered by passionate, dedicated people who go above and beyond to deliver every day.

We deliver opportunities to our colleagues ensuring that we can all thrive in work and beyond.

We deliver the potential of food and drink to our customers, supporting thousands of cafes, restaurants and bars to thrive every day.

We deliver new thinking, technology and talent to our industry.

We deliver support and commitment to our communities, making a lasting impact.

Be Part of Something Big – Sysco’s New Chapter in Northern Ireland

We are expanding our presence in Northern Ireland with the opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art “Sysco Belfast” facility at Nutts Corner, Co. Antrim.

This is a transformational step for our business in Northern Ireland, bringing enhanced capacity, efficiency, and career growth opportunities. We are looking for talented individuals to join us on this exciting journey.

New team members will initially be based at our Lisburn Depot on Hillhall Road, before relocating to our cutting-edge Belfast facility later this year.

Join Us and Grow Your Career

We are seeking passionate, ambitious, and driven individuals who want to be part of a team shaping the future of foodservice across the island of Ireland.

Whether you are an experienced professional or looking for your next challenge, now is the perfect time to join us.

As part of our recipe for growth and opening of our new Belfast facility, we are looking for a Area Sales Manager NI to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a leader looking for a rewarding career experience within an industry renowned, global organisation.

Be part of something bigger. Be part of Sysco.

Apply today

Sysco is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Accountabilities

• Establish strategies within the assigned area to convert sales leads to new business; to penetrate existing account and to reduce lost business
• Meet and exceed Sales & Margin Targets to the Territory ensuring sales growth across the basket
• Actively uses the company CRM tool for planning and forecasting for sales growth and maintaining updated customer files and profiles
• Review / analyse reports, and works with sales team to evaluate performance and to provide timely feedback
• Collaborate with Operations to meet customer service level goals whilst leveraging expenses
• Proactive contribution to Company Strategy
• Manage credit and write-offs by following food credit practices, maintain ongoing communication with the credit department regarding any potential risks
• Conduct sales meetings, utilising available resources including but not limited to vendors, Merchandising, Business Development and Business review personnel
• Be responsive and flexible to the business needs and ability to adapt to situations as required
• Maintain contact with customers in the area to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Participate in company functions, promotions, customer visits and customer events.
• Perform administrative duties, such as preparing sales budgets and reports, maintaining sales records and filing reports.

Requirements

• 5+ years proven food or foodservice sales experience
• 3+ years proven experience of managing people and remote sales team
• Proven ability to maintain and grow sales
• Good knowledge of KPI’s and targets as well as business metrics
• The ability to read, analyse and interpret financial data and reports
• A flexible approach to working hours and the ability to travel
• The ability to supervise and motivate others
• Excellent problem-solving skills and conflict management abilities
• Strong and effective communication skills including presentation, networking, and negotiating
• Salesforce experience
• A proactive approach to customer needs and the ability to build and maintain partnerships
• The ability to facilitate change effectively
• Proven time management skills with the ability to handle multiple jobs, timelines, and deadlines
• Ability to strategically plan and execute
• Full clean B Drivers Licence

Sysco Ireland Culture

• Customer Focus: We deeply understand our customers\' needs, continuously looking at ways to deliver real value.
• Building Relationships: We foster strong, effective relationships across teams, always working together. We embrace change and support each other through it.
• Clear Communication: We communicate clearly and effectively, ensuring our message resonates.
• A Passion for Food: We source and deliver food and drink that inspires excellence and creativity in kitchens for the most memorable dining experiences.

The accountabilities and requirements outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.