Job Title: Area Sales / Account Manager
Job Category: Sales / Field Sales
Location: Field & Home Based – Covering the Region Between Glasgow and Carlisle
Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus, Car Allowance, Laptop, Mobile Phone & Length of Service Rewards
Hours of Work: Monday – Friday
Position Type: Full-time / Permanent
The Opportunity
We are looking for a self-motivated and commercially focused Area Sales / Account Manager to join our client’s dynamic field-based sales team. This home and field-based role will cover the region from Glasgow to Carlisle, managing and growing accounts while driving new business across key sectors including pubs, hotels, bars, golf clubs, and leisure venues.
This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a territory, develop meaningful client relationships, and work with a market-leading supplier network. The role offers excellent earning potential, long-term career development, and the support of a collaborative team.
Key Responsibilities
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing clients across the designated region.
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Identify and win new business opportunities within the hospitality and leisure sector.
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Deliver tailored solutions that meet client needs, working collaboratively with internal teams.
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Manage the full sales cycle – from lead generation to closing.
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Attend monthly meetings at company HQ near Bristol (travel & accommodation arranged).
Essential Skills and Experience
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Proven success in a field-based sales or account management role, ideally within hospitality, food, drink, or leisure industries.
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Strong relationship-building and client management skills.
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Confident communicator with the ability to influence and close deals.
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Knowledge of the UK hospitality or catering industry.
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Highly motivated, target-driven, and customer-focused.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and able to quickly learn internal systems.
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Full UK driving licence (clean).
Desirable
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Operational experience in hospitality (e.g., hotels, pubs, bars, or restaurants).
What’s On Offer
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Basic Salary: £30,000 – £45,000 (DOE)
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Bonus: Uncapped commission structure
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Benefits:
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Car allowance
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Laptop and iPhone
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21 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
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Company pension
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Comprehensive training and personal development plan
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Supportive, fun, and collaborative work culture
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Regular socials and access to a fully stocked kitchen at HQ
About the Company
Our client is a market-leading Purchasing Solutions Organisation, supporting over 10,000 members across various sectors. By leveraging collective purchasing power, they help businesses save money and simplify procurement. The team is innovative, supportive, and focused on helping individuals succeed and develop within the business.
About You
You are a proactive, results-driven sales professional who thrives on autonomy and relationship building. You’ll be confident managing your own time across a regional territory, with a passion for delivering solutions and achieving targets.
Apply Now
If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career with a high-growth, people-focused business – we’d love to hear from you