Area Sales Manager

Job Advertisement: Area Sales Manager
Location: Cambridgeshire or surrounding counties
Working arrangement: Hybrid office working with regular travel

Are you a driven and results-oriented professional with a passion for the food service industry? We are looking for a dynamic Area Sales Manager to join our clients rapidly growing wholesale food business specialising in fresh, high-quality, and innovative food products.

Position Overview
As an Area Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving sales within the UK food service sector. Your focus will be on fine dining establishments and other key customer segments in your region. If you have a proven track record of building strong client relationships and exceeding sales targets, this role is for you.

Responsibilities
*Identify, target, and acquire new food service customers within the local hospitality market.
*Build and nurture long-term relationships with existing accounts.
*Tailor solutions to meet each customer's unique needs and challenges.
*Develop an in-depth understanding of the product range and effectively communicate its features and benefits.
*Provide training and support to customers to enhance their confidence and knowledge.
*Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.
*Use sales data and feedback to identify growth opportunities.
*Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets.
*Collaborate with the marketing team to design promotional campaigns and initiatives.
*Demonstrate a genuine passion for the food industry and a strong drive to succeed.
*Actively seek out opportunities to exceed sales goals and contribute to the company's success.

Experience required:
*Extensive knowledge of the UK food service industry, particularly in fine dining.
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
*Ability to build and maintain long-term customer relationships.
*Highly motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for sales.

What's on offer?
*Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
*Opportunities for career growth within a thriving company.
*Benefits package including pension, savings and discounts, and a wellbeing platform.