Kff is a regional food wholesaler with around 250 colleagues based near Maidstone, Kent. We are part of Sysco, the world's largest foodservice provider with over 65,000 colleagues globally. kff has a family feel with a close-knit team, supplying both local pub and restaurant customers as well as delivering direct to the caterer.
Area Sales Manager - Oxford Homebased / Field Sales
Up to £40,000+ with bonuses, company car & home-based contract
Here at kff we've got ambitious growth plans and we are looking for Area Sales Managers who will be responsible for winning and maximising independent foodservice business in your area. So if you love working out in the field as well as having the opportunity to grow your own career as part of the biggest and best Foodservice companies, then kff is the place for you.
What you will be doing
You will be solely responsible for the success of your own territory by achieving the following:
* Gain, grow and retain customers delivering profitable volume growth vs targets
* Research your target audience and opportunities in your territory
* Build and leverage strong customer relationships with your territory and community through constant selling, face to face meetings, and understanding the customer needs
* Onboard new customers effectively & successfully whilst ensuring close working relationships with existing accounts and track activity
* Effectively partner your customers to understand their plans for growth, adding value, offering a wide range of practical solutions and products
* Understand competitor activity & proposals, ensuring you are always offering your customers the best local solutions
What we are looking for
We are looking for someone who has the ability to not only win new business but also maximise sales through our existing customers. Ideally, you'll come from a Field Sales / Account Management background and be commercially astute, technically proficient in Excel and building and maintaining relationships. Passion for sales is essential. A food background would be great, but it is not essential.
Qualifications
We actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. Our values include fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships.
If you need any adjustments to our recruitment process, please speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
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