Area Sales Manager

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 includdistributors, 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