At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and inspire a sales team to exceed targets in the foodservice sector.
- Company: Join Booker, the UK's largest food and drink wholesaler with a diverse culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive environment where every voice matters and career growth is encouraged.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-growing industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience and a passion for driving sales and customer satisfaction.
The predicted salary is between 30825 - 37675 £ per year.
At Booker, we take pride in being the UK’s largest food and drink wholesaler, providing high-quality products to caterers, restaurants, pubs, and other foodservice businesses. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging, ensuring that our employees feel connected, valued, and motivated. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Foodservice Sales Controller to join our team and help drive the success of our Foodservice sales.
In this pivotal role, you will:
- Champion best practices, influence key decision-makers, and ensure the Foodservice sales plan is executed flawlessly across your region.
- Develop and lead teams, focusing on maximising sales and profit.
- Drive sales – exceeding sales & profit targets for the region through clear strategic planning.
- Lead and develop teams: Inspire, lead, and coach the foodservice sales team, ensuring clear development plans are in place.
- Achieve key objectives: Drive sales and deliver on sales and profit budgets.
- Champion growth opportunities: Lead best practice initiatives across your regional branches.
- Influence senior stakeholders: Collaborate with internal teams & leaders to ensure seamless execution of the Foodservice Sales Plan.
- Act as a key player in customer listening groups to develop insights and enhance the customer experience.
- Maximise resources for profit: Utilise all available resources effectively to maximise sales and profitability.
- Sponsor talent: Take ownership of talent development and succession planning.
- Build a results-driven culture: Foster a culture that recognises performance and behaviours that lead to growth.
Requirements:
- Proven leadership experience in managing and developing teams, ideally within the foodservice sector.
- Experience in implementing strategies that maximise sales, drive profitability, and ensure customer satisfaction.
- A commercially focused mindset, with the ability to turn insights into profitable actions.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
- A passion for growth, and the ability to coach your team to exceed their objectives.
Booker is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring that everyone feels represented and can be themselves at work. We welcome conversations about flexible working and are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Leader, providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process.
Foodservice Sales Controller - FTC in Brighton employer: Booker
Booker is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in England where you can lead a dedicated team to achieve operational excellence. With a strong focus on employee development and customer service, you'll benefit from a range of perks including discounts and a retirement savings plan, all while being part of a culture that values motivation and strategic planning.
