At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive sales growth and build strong relationships in the foodservice industry.
- Company: Join Classeq, a leader in catering equipment with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company vehicle, generous holiday, and health perks.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for mentorship and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be a key player in expanding our presence in the vibrant South East market.
- Qualifications: Proven sales experience in foodservice and strong negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 39375 - 48125 £ per year.
We are excited to be recruiting for a new Area Sales Manager role to drive growth across our Classeq sales territory within the South East (Sussex/Surrey/Kent) and London region of the UK. Reporting directly to the National Sales Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven individual to play a key role in expanding our presence within the region. Proven experience within the foodservice industry would be highly desirable, along with a strong understanding of the UK catering equipment distributor network. The successful candidate will be working in a demanding, fast-paced environment that offers both diversity and challenge.
Responsibilities and Key Tasks
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with the existing customer base, which includes distributors, consultants and end users.
- Managing and developing key distributors in London and the South East of England.
- Meeting pre-defined and agreed sales targets.
- Assisting distributors with training and site surveys.
- Identifying new distributors, group accounts and developing sales plans.
- Support the overall success of the regional sales team through mentoring, collaboration and teamwork.
- Effectively communicate activity performance levels within the UK sales operation and to HQ.
- Ensuring that all pricing and ancillary costs are correct and up to date.
- Collate and maintain accurate CRM data in line with GDPR guidelines.
- Actively exploit CRM intelligence to maximize sales opportunities.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
- Ability to demonstrate a logical career path in senior sales management.
- Understand the dynamics of the key relationships and customer touch points within the UK supply chain.
- Have a clear understanding of the politics and commercial relationships that exist within the UK foodservice market.
- Have an understanding of functional and ergonomic kitchen layouts.
- Have a sound working knowledge of CRM systems.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Company vehicle (with private use) + fuel card.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service).
- Pension, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, EAP and employee discounts.
- Full-time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday.
Classeq is an equal opportunities employer.
Area Sales Manager employer: Winterhalter
Winterhalter is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters personal and professional growth. As a Regional Operations Manager in South London and the South East, you will benefit from a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and 25 days of annual leave, all while being part of a supportive team that values service quality and continuous improvement. With opportunities for coaching and mentoring, you'll play a crucial role in shaping a motivated team and enhancing customer engagement across various sectors.
