At a Glance
- Tasks: Build strong customer relationships and drive sales growth in the food service sector.
- Company: Join Brakes, a leader in ethical food sourcing with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, uncapped bonuses, company car, and flexible home-based work.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and bring your authentic self to work at Brakes.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic sales role while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in field sales and a passion for customer service.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 35000 £ per year.
Here at Brakes, we have ambitious growth plans. If you are currently working in Field Sales or have the talent to match your ambition to thrive in the biggest and best Food Service sales force and are passionate about forging a career in sales, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.
Key Accountabilities:
- Role model our Company Values / Purpose.
- Build and leverage strong customer relationships through a natural curiosity in the independent sector.
- Grow and retain customers delivering profitable volume growth vs targets.
- Effectively partner with your customers to understand their plans for growth, adding value, offering a wide range of practical solutions and products.
- Understand competitor activity & proposals, ensuring you are always offering your customers the best local solutions.
- Work pro-actively with the Business Development Manager to understand new customer requirements and ensure a successful handover.
- Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market.
It goes without saying that you are highly service-focused, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business. You are tenacious and resilient, a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed and demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. You will also be self-motivated to enhance your own development, seeking continuous improvement by leveraging & learning from a diverse range of skills & experience and a range of L&D programmes.
You will have the opportunity to progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career. You will also need to be confident with the adoption of our modernisation programme and the new technology we are adopting to improve the customer experience and optimise performance (Experience of Salesforce while not essential, would be advantageous).
In return, we offer a competitive base salary along with uncapped 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.
We are not just looking for a good fit; we want people who help to make us even better. We are 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.
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Brakes is an exceptional employer that champions growth and inclusivity, offering a dynamic work culture where your contributions truly matter. As an Area Sales Manager, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, and the flexibility of a home-based contract, all while being part of a passionate team dedicated to ethical sourcing and sustainability. With ample opportunities for personal and professional development, you can forge a rewarding career in the thriving food service industry, making a meaningful impact in your local market.
