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Company Description

Job Description

Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales - Sunderland, Durham, Darlington

Up to £32,000 + great bonus, company car & home-based contract

Here at Brakes, we've got ambitious growth plans. 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 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 against targets
• Partner with your customers to understand their growth plans, adding value, and offering practical solutions and products
• Understand competitor activity and proposals, ensuring you offer the best local solutions
• Work proactively 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

You're highly service-focused, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business. Tenacious and resilient, you're a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed. You will also be self-motivated to develop yourself continuously, leveraging learning opportunities and development programs. There is potential for career progression into various commercial roles.

You should be confident with our modernization program and the new technology we are adopting to improve customer experience and performance. Experience with Salesforce is advantageous but not essential.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, uncapped bonus potential, a home-based contract, company car, holiday purchase options, and access to award-winning products at nearly cost price.

We value diversity and inclusion, encouraging you to bring your whole self to work and help define our culture. #BelongAtBrakes.

Why Brakes? Our purpose is connecting the world to share food and care for one another. We are committed to ethical sourcing, sustainability, and delivering high-quality products, backed by the strength of the Brakes business.

Qualifications

Additional Information

We welcome everyone at Brakes. We focus on your potential and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone has a voice and opportunities. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our resourcing team.

About Brakes

As the UK's largest foodservice supplier, we deliver fresh and frozen food daily from our distribution centers to pubs, restaurants, schools, care homes, and hospitals. Our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated to this vital service, and we're growing!