At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive catering sales and build strong customer relationships in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join Booker, the UK's leading food and drink wholesaler with a diverse culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, discounts, health support, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team that values every voice and encourages growth.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the catering industry while enjoying flexible working hours.
- Qualifications: Sales experience preferred; passion for learning and customer service is key.
The predicted salary is between 26640 - 32560 £ per year.
Location: Brighton
Working Hours: 38
Closing Date: 26/08/2026
Job Category: Dept/Region: Region 5 Business Area: Booker Wholesale
What's in it for you:
- 10% off all Booker purchases, with double discount events up to three times a year
- Access to a Tesco Colleague Clubcard after three months, offering additional discounts and perks across the Tesco Group
- Up to 30% off insurance products such as Pet, Home & Car
- Save As You Earn Scheme
- Health and Wellbeing support for you and your family via our Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Programme, accessible 24/7
- A company-wide performance related bonus scheme up to 6%
- A car allowance is available, where applicable
- Training & development and opportunities to progress
- Catering sales incentive scheme for additional earning opportunity
About the role:
Job Type: Full time, part time and flexible working will be considered. Our hours aren’t 9am-5pm, so yours don’t need to be either! Let’s explore at interview how we can accommodate a great work/life balance for you!
At Booker, we pride ourselves on delivering a diverse range of high-quality food and drink products to caterers, restaurants, pubs, and other food service businesses. We believe that a diverse and inclusive environment establishes a sense of belonging among our employees, making them feel welcome, and more connected and productive. Our dedication to excellence and customer satisfaction distinguishes us in the industry, and we aim to build on this success!
To support our continued growth in catering sales, we are seeking a talented Catering Sales Manager to elevate our sales and foster long-lasting relationships with our customers. In return, we offer the potential to earn additional fixed payments for achieving stretch growth in your designated areas.
Key features and benefits of our business:
- UK’s Largest Food and Drink Wholesaler
- Leading Catering Butcher
- Award-Winning Own Label Brands
- Experienced Team
- Excellent Delivery Service
- A Place To Get On – Our commitment extends beyond sales; we're dedicated to supporting your career development every step of the way.
- Every Voice Matters – At the heart of our cultural transformation is a commitment to our colleagues.
Interested? We look forward to reading your application!
You will be responsible for:
- Identifying and developing new and existing business opportunities within your targeted area
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing and prospective customers
- Collaborating with internal teams to ensure we meet customer needs and drive sustainable profits
- Staying up to date on market trends and sharing this knowledge with customers and the business
- Representing the company at industry events and trade shows
- Following our Business Code of Conduct and always acting with integrity and due diligence championing diversity and inclusion
You will need:
- Proven track record in sales, account management, or business development, ideally within the food/catering sector (other sectors considered)
- Solid understanding of the catering/food service market or willingness to learn
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with active listening to understand customer needs and provide appropriate solutions
- Ability to quickly build rapport and adapt your style to meet customer needs
- Willingness to learn and quickly understand our products, club cards, and rewards
- Ability to handle objections and maintain a positive attitude in challenging situations
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
- Good commercial awareness to support profitable decisions
About The Company:
Booker is the UK's leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country. We operate over 190 cash and carry branches, 8 distribution centres, 5 Best Food Logistics sites, as well as 6 support centre locations across the UK.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) at Booker means that whoever you are and whatever your background, we always want you to feel represented and that you can be yourself at work. In short, we’re a place where Everyone’s Welcome.
We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at Booker and Best, we always welcome conversations about flexible working.
We can only accept candidates over the age of 18 if the role requires working before 6:15 am or after 9:45 pm or involves working in areas such as the warehouse, beers, wines & spirits, and driving roles.
On the occasions where we have high volumes of applicants, some roles may close earlier than the advertised end date in order for us to manage all of the applicants appropriately. We will only be able to offer individual feedback to those candidates who attend an interview.
Catering Sales Manager - FTC in Brighton employer: Booker Group plc
Booker Group plc is an excellent employer located in High Wycombe, offering a dynamic work environment where every weekend brings new challenges and opportunities to engage with customers. With a strong focus on employee wellbeing, we provide a competitive salary, generous staff discounts, and a comprehensive benefits package, alongside clear pathways for career development within the expanding Tesco group network. Join us to be part of a supportive team that values your contributions and fosters personal growth.
