Regional Sales Manager - Framework in Leeds

Are you looking for your next Sales Management opportunity? Are you passionate about exceeding budgets? This could be the role for you! Here at Brakes we’ve got ambitious growth plans so if you want to be a part of shaping the future of our Framework business, leading a team at the cutting edge of foodservice trends then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Framework Regional Sales Manager for North England managing a team of x5 Area Sales Managers.

Leading & inspiring a Regional Field Sales Team, you’ll support them to achieve & exceed sales, profit and margin targets, retain our customers and win new ones, whilst taking a pro-active role in devising, reviewing & revising the overall Regional Business Plan.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver and exceed the budget and P&L for your team and support to deliver divisional budget.
• Support to identify and unlock SOW and New Business opportunities.
• Develop and implement customer retention strategies that build long term contracted strategic partnerships whilst nurturing customer relationships and engagement.
• Framework partner engagement, local and Head Office both in the GPO and Public markets.
• Lead and develop your team to continually build and manage a profitable portfolio.
• Partner with internal stakeholders & teams such as marketing, merchandising and Operations, to facilitate the best opportunities & outcomes for customers & growth to achieve shared KPI’s.

What we are looking for:

• Proven sales management experience.
• Experience of strategy/business planning development and implementation.
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships at senior levels (internally & externally).
• Experience of leading a successful team of field sales professionals with proven ability to drive results through new and existing business.
• Commercially astute & financial effectiveness.

In return we offer a competitive base salary along with excellent bonus potential, a home based contract, company car, additional holiday purchase options to top up your annual leave and award winning products at virtually cost price. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our industry leading Learning & Development programmes and progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career.

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.

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 is 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!