Overview
Commercial Director at Trevors Warehouses Limited – We're looking for a driven and customer-focused professional to take ownership of a thriving sales territory along the Fylde Coast. In this role, you'll be responsible for:
* Managing and growing relationships with an established portfolio of customers
* Driving new business opportunities across a wide range of products, including Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh, Drinks, Cleaning, and Non-Food lines
* Maximising profitability and achieving ambitious sales and GP targets in line with company goals
This is an exciting opportunity to make a real impact—growing your accounts, building strong partnerships, and contributing directly to the success of our business.
Hours: 8:30am - 5:30pm
What You’ll Be Doing
Account Management
* Grow and nurture relationships with an existing customer ledger
* Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities across product ranges (Ambient, Chilled, Frozen, Fresh, Drinks, Cleaning & Non-Food)
* Anticipate customer needs, ensuring retention and satisfaction
* Handle customer queries and complaints with professionalism
* Take customer orders when required
Business Growth & Prospecting
* Proactively target new leads, dormant accounts, and down-trading customers
* Develop and deliver a tailored business growth plan for your territory
* Manage your pipeline effectively to hit ambitious sales and GP targets
Administration & Reporting
* Maintain accurate visit records and contact notes
* Ensure compliance across sales, promotional, and marketing activity
* Monitor and report competitor activity
* Support the accounts function when needed
Qualifications
* Proven track record in sales (Foodservice experience highly desirable)
* A proactive, self-starting attitude with excellent time-management skills
* Strong communication skills with the ability to build long-term relationships
* Professional appearance and approach (including company car & equipment)
* A true team player, collaborating with fellow sales executives and telesales colleagues
Benefits
* We provide everything you need to do a great job at Trevors, including hybrid car, company mobile phone and laptop
* Independent family-run & owned business
* Competitive salary with performance-based earnings
* A warm portfolio of existing customers ready to build on
* Regular incentives and rewards
* Varied, exciting workdays with plenty of opportunities to make an impact
Job Details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Business Development and Sales
* Industries: Food and Beverage Services
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