Relief Sales Rep in Pontefract

Location: The successful candidate will ideally live within 30 minutes of the depot in Pontefract.

We’re Bobby’s – one of the UK’s top direct-to-store snack suppliers, delivering a £95 million range of sweets, cakes, and savoury snacks loved by millions. Our network of branded vans travel the length and breadth of the country each day headed up by a dedicated and knowledgeable team of reps ensuring our customer base is stocked with our deliciously sweet treats. Our Reps are supported by committed behind the scenes colleagues who ensure vans are stocked and ready to go.

We’re continuing to grow and therefore need awesome people like you to help us bring even more joy to convenience shelves!

There are no stuffy suits here — just a fun, friendly team working together to spread smiles every day. Fancy being part of our amazing business? If you’re ready to ditch the boring and be part of a thriving company with big plans for the future, this role might be what you’ve been looking for.

We are looking to recruit a Regional Sales Representative to join our successful sales team based at our North East depot (based in Pontefract). This is a customer facing role selling our products straight into convenience stores. It is a busy and rewarding role which will see you working Monday – Friday.

Due to early start times, the successful candidate will ideally live within a 5 mile radius of the Depot.

Your typical working day will include:

• Providing cover for our Sales representatives during periods of absence/holiday to ensure we continue to provide first‑class service and support to customers
• Supporting new Sales representatives whilst they are learning their journey and products
• Working with our Sales representatives to support our customers by advising on products and carrying out merchandising
• Help to grow business and expand on our current customer base
• Driving a 3.5T van whilst visiting convenience stores, selling in our range and then delivering it from the van

Ideal Candidate

• An out‑going personality and good people skills.
• Ability to build relationships and provide top class customer service.
• The right skills and/or experience to succeed in a sales role.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Some sales or customer service experience, but this is not essential.

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary – £26,500 (gross) pa guaranteed with opportunity to earn higher commission and bonuses (circa £30K OTE).
• Monday to Friday role.
• Regular company incentives rewarding results.
• Life Assurance scheme.
• Perks and discounts, for example with local gyms and cinemas.
• Full and extensive training programme followed by ongoing sales support.
• On top of a competitive salary and pension, we offer a pick ’n’ mix of benefits: life assurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and two Employee Assistance Programmes for you and your family (including free GP appointments and access to mental health professionals).
• Health care cash plan, cycle2work scheme, paid volunteer days, and discounts at a variety of retailers and fitness/leisure outlets.
• Regular in‑house training on mental health, menopause awareness, sexual harassment, and equality, diversity & inclusion.
• Flexibility to mix and match office and home working, and opportunities to study towards relevant qualifications, including via the apprenticeship route.

At Bobby’s, we’re all about mixing great people with great opportunities and we think you’ll find our culture pretty sweet! We’ve got a relaxed vibe and a team full of flavour, bringing together a delicious blend of skills and personalities.

As an equal opportunities employer, Bobby’s is committed to treating all current and prospective employees equally. We don’t condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We’re passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join Bobby’s Foods.

If you would like to become part of a successful UK brand and like the idea of developing relationships with retailers in the community every day, you can apply by sending us your CV quoting ref. North East.