Area Sales Manager – Food Ingredients Wholesaler Location: Derby, Swadlincote, Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley, Worksop, Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Market Harborough, Coalville, Coventry, Nuneaton, Rugby, Warwick, Bedworth, Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa. Package: £35,000 basic, £45,500 OTE Paid Monthly, Car or £6,000 Car Allowance, Company Pension, Life Assurance, 28 Days Holiday (including Bank Holidays), Employee Discount Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme The Company We are a leading supplier of food products and ingredients, servicing a wide range of customers across the UK. With a strong reputation for quality, service, and reliability, we work with businesses of all sizes, from independent bakers to large-scale food manufacturers. Our extensive product range and multi-temperature distribution network allow us to offer a seamless service to our customers, ensuring they have everything they need to succeed. Due to continued growth, we are looking for a motivated Area Sales Manager to join our team. The Role This is a 70% account management, 30% new business role, focusing on: Managing and developing existing customer relationships to maximise sales opportunities Identifying and securing new business within your designated territory Keeping up to date with product knowledge and market trends Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and customer satisfaction Strategising and executing sales plans to achieve targets Attending trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to build brand awareness The Person We are looking for a driven and commercially minded individual with a strong background in new business sales and account management Working as a BDM, Area Sales Manager, Sales Executive for a foodservice wholesaler or manufacture is a must. Experience selling into food manufactures, hotels, cafes, restaurants is desirable