Area Sales Manager

We are excited to be recruiting for a new Area Sales Manager role to drive growth across our Classeq sales territory within the South East (Sussex/Surrey/Kent) and London region of the UK. Reporting directly to the National Sales Manager, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven individual to play a key role in expanding our presence within the region.

Proven experience within the foodservice industry would be highly desirable, along with a strong understanding of the UK catering equipment distributor network.

The successful candidate will be working in a demanding, fast-paced environment that offers both diversity and challenge.

Responsibilities and Key Tasks

•  Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with the existing customer base, which includdistributors, consultants and end users


• Managing and developing key distributors in London and the South East of England


•  Meeting pre-defined and agreed sales targets


•  Assisting distributors with training and site surveys


• Identifying new distributors, group accounts and developing sales plans   


• Support the overall success of the regional sales team through mentoring, collaboration and teamwork.


• Effectively communicate activity performance levels within the UK sales operation and to HQ


• Ensuring that all pricing and ancillary costs are correct and up to date


• Collate and maintain accurate CRM data in line with GDPR guidelines


• Actively exploit CRM intelligence to maximize sales opportunities

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong influencing and negotiation skills


• Ability to demonstrate a logical career path in senior sales management


• Understand the dynamics of the key relationships and customer touch points within the UK supply chain.


• Have a clear understanding of the politics and commercial relationships that exist within the UK foodservice market


• Have an understanding of functional and ergonomic kitchen layouts


• Have a sound working knowledge of CRM systems

Benefits 

• Competitive salary


• Company vehicle (with private use) + fuel card


• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)


• Pension, Private Healthcare, Life Assurance, EAP and employee discounts


• Full-time, 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday

**Classeq is an equal opportunities employer**