Area Sales Manager

We are looking for an exceptional candidate with field sales experience who has a passion for food!!

Company

A market-leading supplier of bakery products and ingredients to food service, manufacturing and baking industries with over 6000 business customers across the UK, 300 staff and a turnover of £150m.

Area Sales Manager

A field sales role covering Sheffield, Halifax, Huddersfield and Bradford. You can be based anywhere in this territory and must be willing to travel - a company vehicle is provided.

Typically spending 3-4 days per week on the road you will be managing, developing and increasing sales profit contributions with existing and new customers in your area:

• Establishing and maintaining sound business relationships
• Over time doubling the customer base from 100-150 independent accounts
• Advising customers of current and future promotional activity and product launches
• Pan and execute sales opportunities within new markets
• To act as an ambassador for the group
• Dealing with any customer problems in a timely manner

On offer

• £30K-34K salary, car and two-tier bonus scheme
• 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance cover
• Company Sick Pay
• Employee Discount Scheme
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme

Profile

• Full UK driving licence
• Post-graduate sales experience, ideally in a field-based role 
• Strong interest in food, particularly in baking!
• Results orientated with a positive outlook