At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage sales in the South West, build relationships, and identify growth opportunities.
- Company: Market-leading manufacturer with a focus on hospitality and foodservice.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, commission, KPI bonus, company car, and remote work options.
- Other info: Enjoy autonomy, career progression, and ongoing training in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Combine your hospitality experience with a rewarding sales career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in B2B sales or hospitality; previous chef roles are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
£45,000 – £50,000 Basic + £12,000 OTE Commission + £3,000 KPI Bonus + Company Car
South West England (BS, BA, SN, SP, GL, HR, WR & NP Postcodes) | Field Based
We're recruiting on behalf of a market-leading manufacturer for an Area Sales Manager to manage an established territory across the South West. You'll inherit a well-established customer base of dealers and end users, building long-term relationships while identifying new opportunities to grow the region. If you've worked as a Head Chef, Catering Manager or Chef before moving into sales, or already have experience selling into hospitality or foodservice, this could be an excellent next step.
This is a highly autonomous, field-based role where you'll spend your week visiting customers, demonstrating equipment and becoming a trusted partner to your accounts.
Benefits as Area Sales Manager:
- £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary (DOE)
- Realistic £12,000 annual commission
- £3,000 KPI bonus
- Fully expensed company car (Skoda Kodiaq)
- Monday-Friday working pattern
- Work from home every Friday for planning and administration
- Established sales territory with existing customer base
- Full product training and ongoing development
- Long-term career progression with a global manufacturer
Responsibilities as Area Sales Manager:
- Manage an established dealer and end-user network across the South West
- Demonstrate commercial kitchen equipment to customers
- Build long-term relationships with dealers, chefs and operators
- Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts
- Develop new dealer partnerships where appropriate
- Manage your own diary and customer visits
- Deliver against sales targets and KPIs
- Stay up to date with hospitality and foodservice trends
What We're Looking For:
- Experience in field-based B2B sales
- Hospitality, catering or foodservice industry experience
- Previous experience as a Chef, Head Chef, Catering Manager or similar would be highly desirable
- OR experience working for a foodservice manufacturer or distributor
- Commercially driven with excellent relationship-building skills
- Confident presenting and demonstrating products face-to-face
- Well organised and able to manage your own territory
- Comfortable with regular travel and 1-2 overnight stays per week
- Full UK driving licence
The Territory: Applicants should ideally live within one of the following postcode areas: BS, BA, SN, SP, GL, HR, WR, NP. This territory covers the South West and South Wales, with an established customer base already in place.
If you're looking for an Area Sales Manager role where you can combine your hospitality knowledge with a rewarding sales career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to find out more.
Jubilee are an agency acting on behalf of the client.
Area Sales Manager in Bath employer: Jubilee Catering Recruitment
Jubilee Catering Recruitment offers an exceptional work environment for a Head Chef/Kitchen Manager in Brampton, England, where you can thrive in a supportive and balanced atmosphere. With a competitive salary of £33,000, daytime hours, and benefits like a company pension and staff discounts, you'll have the opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance. Join us to grow your culinary career in a place that values your expertise and commitment to excellence.
Contact Details:
Jubilee Catering Recruitment Recruitment Team
