Sysco GB

Area Sales Manager

United Kingdom full-time Executive GBP38,000 - GBP38,000
full-time Executive level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales – South London
£38,000 + great bonus, company car & home-based contract
Here at Brakes, we’ve got ambitious growth plans so if you’re currently working in Field Sales or have the talent to match your ambition to thrive in the biggest and best Food Service sales force and are passionate to forge a career in sales, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.
Key Accountabilities

Role model our Company Values / Purpose

Build and leverage strong customer relationships through a natural curiosity in the independent sector.

Grow and retain customers delivering profitable volume growth Vs targets

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

Work pro-actively with the Business Development Manager to understand new customer requirements and ensure a successful handover

Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market.

It goes without saying that you’re highly service focused, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business. Tenacious and resilient you’re a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed and demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. You’ll also be self-motivated to enhance your own development, seeking continuous improvement by leveraging & learning from a diverse range of skills & experience and a range of L&D programmes. You will have the opportunity to progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career.
You’ll also need to be confident with the adoption of our modernisation programme and the new technology we are adopting to improve the customer experience and optimise performance (Experience of salesforce while not essential, would be advantageous).
In return we offer a competitive base salary along with uncapped bonus potential, a home- based contract, company car, additional holiday purchase options to top up your annual leave and award- winning products at virtually cost price.
We’re not just looking for a good fit, we want people who help to make us even better. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. #BelongAtBrakes.
Why Brakes? Our Purpose - Connecting the world to share food, and care for one another.
With our commitment to ethical & responsible sourcing and sustainability coupled with our award-winning products you will have the might of the Brakes business behind you.
At Sysco everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Sysco and we recognise that Sysco can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
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Executive
Technology & IT Business Development CRM Human Resources Sales Executive level full-time

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  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Area Sales Manager role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Sysco GB?
  3. Which of Business Development, CRM and Human Resources have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Business Development, CRM and Human Resources.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Area Sales Manager role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, CRM and Human Resources, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Sysco GB needs from this hire.

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