Area Sales Manager

Brakes

3d•$0 - $34,000•Remote

About The Position

Here at Brakes, we’ve got ambitious growth plans so if you’re 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 to forge a career in sales, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our Independent Sales Team. You will have the opportunity to progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career. You’ll 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. Brakes Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!

Requirements

Currently working in Field Sales or have the talent to match your ambition to thrive in the biggest and best Food Service sales force
Passionate to forge a career in sales
Tenacious and resilient
Self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed
Demonstrable experience of delivering against targets
Self-motivated to enhance your own development
Confident with the adoption of our modernisation programme and the new technology we are adopting to improve the customer experience and optimise performance

Nice To Haves

Experience of salesforce while not essential, would be advantageous

Responsibilities

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 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.
Putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business.
Enhance your own development, seeking continuous improvement by leveraging & learning from a diverse range of skills & experience and a range of L&D programmes.