Area Sales Manager

Fresh Direct Group; Stonehaven, Aberdeen City, Peterhead, Inverurie; Hybrid; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Framework Area Sales Manager in Stonehaven. The ideal candidate will build strong customer relationships, driving sales growth while demonstrating a commitment to ethical sourcing and continuous improvement. This role embraces diversity and innovation within their sales strategy, fostering an inclusive culture. Responsibilities include partnering with customers and acting as a brand ambassador. Competitive salary up to £35,000 plus bonuses and benefits, including a company car or car allowance.

Benefits

Company car or car allowance

Great bonus structure

Opportunity for career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales with a strong track record of meeting targets.
• Strong service focus and relationship-building skills.
• Tenacity, resilience, and self-motivation.

Responsibilities

• Build and leverage strong customer relationships.
• Grow and retain customers to deliver profitable volume growth.
• Act as a brand ambassador for the company.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Sales management

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Up to £35,000 + great bonus, company car or car allowance & home-based contract

Here at Brakes, we’ve got ambitious growth plans so if you’re currently working in Field Sales or have the talent to match your ambition to thrive in the biggest and best Food Service sales force and are passionate to forge a career in sales, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Framework Area Sales Manager.

Key Accountabilities

• Build and leverage strong customer relationships through a natural curiosity in the independent sector.
• Grow and retain customers delivering profitable volume growth Vs targets
• Effectively partner 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
• Working with Framework Partners to onboard new business
• Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market.

It goes without saying that you’re highly service focused, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business. Tenacious and resilient you’re a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed and demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. You’ll also be self-motivated to enhance your own development, seeking continuous improvement by leveraging & learning from a diverse range of skills & experience and a range of L&D programmes. You will have the opportunity to progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career.

You’ll also need to be confident with the adoption of our modernisation programme and the new technology we are adopting to improve the customer experience and optimise performance (Experience of Salesforce while not essential, would be advantageous).

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. #BelongAtBrakes.

Why Brakes? Our Purpose

Connecting the world to share food, and care for one another.

With our commitment to ethical & responsible sourcing and sustainability coupled with our award-winning products you will have the might of the Brakes business behind you.

Belonging and Inclusion at Brakes

At Brakes 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 Brakes and we recognise that Brakes 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.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!