Area Sales Manager - Foodservice (Northants Peterborough)
Reference #: 1598642-PH1747
Location(s): Anywhere, East Anglia, East Midlands
Type: Permanent
Posted On: 30/04/2025
Contact: Paul Haworth
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to oversee a portfolio of 150-200 foodservice accounts in the Northants, Peterborough, Corby, and Northampton regions. The role involves cross-selling, upselling, and acquiring new clients, primarily through menu planning and food costing discussions at chef or catering manager levels. The position is home-based with responsibility for your own travel planning, working towards individual and team targets.
Company Profile
We are one of the UK’s largest independent foodservice wholesalers, known for quality service and a comprehensive range of frozen, ambient, and chilled products. Our client base includes pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels, educational institutions, and healthcare providers. We pride ourselves on a stable sales force and continuous growth through acquisitions.
Candidate Profile
* Proven sales experience in the foodservice sector, ideally with a manufacturer or wholesaler.
* Background as a head chef or with catering qualifications and field sales experience in other sectors will also be considered.
* Experience selling catering equipment or disposables is advantageous.
* Strong team player, target-driven, and motivated to succeed in sales.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 basic, with a £45,000 OTE, plus a fully expensed car and fuel card.
Application Process
Interested candidates should send their CVs to paul.haworth@midas-selection.com.
Contact
Paul Haworth
Tel: 0121 214 3742 | Email: paul.haworth@midas-selection.com
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