Sales Manager - Fast Food

Theos UK; Aldridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing poultry manufacturing company is seeking a Sales Manager to drive profitable sales in the fast food sector. The ideal candidate will have proven sales management experience within the food or hospitality industry, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build strong customer relationships. This full-time position offers flexible working hours and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Competitive compensation

Ongoing training and development programs

Opportunities for growth within the company

Company pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management within the food or hospitality industry.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Knowledge of the chip shop and kebab industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support business sales strategy.
• Generate and develop profitable sales within the fast food sector.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Sales management experience

Leadership and team management

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer relationship management

Analytical skills

Tools

Sales CRM software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Working Hours: Monday – Friday (09:00am to 06:00pm); 45 hours per week including 1 hour break; flexible timings to be discussed during the interview.

About us: Theo’s food company is a family-run business with a real passion for food and a commitment to delivering the highest standard of customer care and service. It began in 1990 when our founder started to market and sell a unique marinated chicken in Burntwood, Staffordshire, giving birth to Theo’s Food Company. We are a busy, fast-growing poultry manufacturing company that requires a Sales Manager-Fast Food to join the Sales team. We are looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking, with excellent communications skills and good attention to detail. For more information please visit our Website at https://www.theos-uk.com/.

Job Purpose:

• Support business sales strategy.
• Generate and develop profitable sales within the fast food and QSR sector.
• Create an environment of trust.
• Listening to customers and providing feedback (customer & market) to help the strategic direction of the business.

Accountabilities:

• Profitable sales growth to meet agreed company and personal goals.
• Ensuring that payment terms are met and balances kept low.
• Ensure complaint resolution (problem solving).

Job Responsibilities:

• Behave and present the company ethos of trust and integrity (sell our products and services and not rubbish the competition).
• Grow and/or develop fast food customers by selling Theo’s manufactured product first and supported through upselling third-party products.
• Provide product knowledge and support to customers.
• Assist customer setup by ensuring that all information is provided (i.e. address, name, products, etc.).
• Deal with complaints and provide feedback on actions taken effectively (impartial investigation, with a focus on providing the ‘right’ outcome).
• Contribute to and support marketing programmes (i.e. promos, social media content, leaflets, etc.).
• Brand development through value creation (sell on quality and service before price).
• Liaise with some suppliers where applicable.
• Communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders (i.e. customers, suppliers, sales support, accounts, production planning, transport, etc.).
• Provide sales data/analysis to support achievements and direction of customer focus.
• Follow company rules at all times.
• Given the importance of this role, you may be assigned additional responsibilities in line with business requirements as directed by your line manager.
• Flexibility is essential due to the demands of a sales role.

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in sales management within the food or hospitality industry.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in sales CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite would be preferred.
• Knowledge of the chip shop and kebab industry and its specific needs is desirable.
• Will need to be prepared to travel and stay out overnight on occasion.

What we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

• Canteen
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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