Fresh, Frozen & Food To Go Sales Advisor - James Hall & Co in Preston

Based at our contemporary head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to over 450 SPAR stores. We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of passion, enterprise, and family every single day.

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 38 hours per week

Location: Field Based– Yorkshire Area

About the Role

This is a field-based sales role covering the Yorkshire area, focused on driving sales growth and operational excellence across Fresh, Frozen and Food To Go categories. You’ll work closely with independent retailers and James Hall stores to improve performance through effective training, strong compliance, impactful merchandising and the rollout of branded concepts, all while building trusted, long-term relationships.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

• Driving sales growth, margin improvement and like-for-like performance
• Training retailers and store teams on product knowledge, food safety and best practice
• Supporting compliance with food safety legislation and company standards
• Implementing planograms, range reviews, promotions and merchandising standards
• Supporting the rollout and protection of branded Fresh, Frozen and Food To Go concepts
• Using sales data and performance reports to identify opportunities and create action plans
• Monitoring performance and providing accurate, timely reporting
• Working closely with Retail Sales Advisors, Sales Managers and internal teams

A Few Things About You

• We’re looking for a commercially driven, customer-focused sales professional who enjoys working in the field and building strong retailer relationships.
• Confident balancing sales growth with operational excellence and comfortable working independently across a defined territory.
• Strong knowledge of Fresh, Frozen and Food To Go categories
• Experience in field sales and/or convenience retail operations
• Hands-on experience with merchandising standards, planograms and promotions
• Good understanding of Food To Go operations, food safety and compliance
• Confident analysing sales data and turning insight into action
• Highly organised, adaptable and proactive in your approach
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Full UK driving licence essential

Why Join Us?

James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vision: to still be in business in another 50 years! To make this vision possible we need the best talent to join us on our journey. We are a family company and believe that if we look after our people, they will look after us.

• Loyalty Pay: Celebrate your work anniversary with a little extra! You’ll earn an additional £0.25 per hour over the financial year, with the hourly amount increasing the longer you stay with us. Your total is paid as a lump sum in the month following your anniversary.
• 20% Staff Discount: Enjoy 20% off your shopping in our company-owned SPAR stores — perfect for those everyday essentials and treats.
• Annual Leave: Start with a generous 30 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays. Entitlement increases with length of service, rewarding your continued commitment.
• Health & Wellbeing: All colleagues can access our on-site registered nurses and physiotherapist at Bowland View for confidential support. We also run a year-round programme of health and wellbeing initiatives covering physical, mental, and lifestyle topics.
• Company Sick Pay: We offer a Company Sick Pay scheme to support you during periods of ill health, providing peace of mind when you need it most.
• Pension & Life Insurance: You will be enrolled into the Nest pension scheme. After two years of service, you will also receive life insurance cover, offering added security for you and your loved ones.
• Free Onsite Parking: All colleagues have access to free onsite parking, making your commute more convenient and cost-effective.
• Learning & Development: Whether you're looking to build your career or gain new skills, our in-house team will support you with fully funded, accredited training and industry-recognised qualifications.
• Grocery Aid Support: Access free, confidential, 24/7 support through Grocery Aid — offering expert advice and help on everything from mental health and financial concerns to legal issues and family support.

Please note if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.