Area Sales Manager (Food) 44k / Car

A renowned dairy company is seeking to add an Area Sales Manager to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Food/FMCG experienced individual to join a company that offers continuous progression opportunities. This business caters to the hospitality and retail sectors, covering; caterers, wholesalers, cafés, businesses, office and retail stores big and small.

Salary
up to £40,000-£42,000 + 10% bonus + Company car

Responsibilities

• Exceed agreed territory (Down/Tyrone/Derry/Fermanagh) sales budget and stretch budget and margin targets
• Develop the territory by managing a prospect list to secure new foodservice customers linked to the current commercial plan
• Expanding the range that is currently being supplied
• Maintain all accounts within company credit terms, bringing on new accounts through new business generation
• Competitor activity monitoring.
• Complete all administration such as achievement reporting, weekly sales reporting, record cards and gains and losses report.
• Customer margin targets in line with overall territory targets

The Ideal Candidate

• 2+ years field sales experience
• Proven experience of growing sales and achieving targets within the Food/FMCG industry ideal (Retail / hospitality / foodservice preferred)
• Competent in MS Office to include excel and word.

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