Territory Sales Manager
- Job Type: Full-time
- Location: Lincoln/Sheffield area
- Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 doe, with commission and bonus
We are working with an exciting client in the fine food wholesale and manufacturing sector, who are seeking a Territory Sales Manager to drive business development within the South Yorkshire and Lincolnshire area. This role is a prime opportunity for a sales professional with a background in engaging with diverse trade sectors such as garden centres, farm shops, multiples, and food service sectors.
Day to Day of the Role:
- Balance time between nurturing existing high-profile accounts and pursuing new business opportunities to boost sales.
- Analyse market trends and customer needs to devise and implement effective sales and profit solutions.
- Set and achieve ambitious sales targets, showcasing a dedication to business growth.
- Operate autonomously, managing your schedule and customer interactions with professionalism and poise.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Articulate, enthusiastic, and confident with superior interpersonal skills.
- Self-motivated and independent, capable of engaging with customers in a courteous manner.
- Commercially savvy, with a sales-driven mindset and a focus on goal achievement.
- Proficient in IT with strong analytical capabilities.
- Experience in selling to garden centres, farm shops, and gift shops is advantageous.
- Proven track record in new business development and innovative sales strategies.
- Exceptional organisational skills, including adeptness in report writing.
Benefits:
- Provision of a company car.
- Staff purchase scheme.
- Regular 4-weekly pay cycle.
- Generous holiday allowance of 30 days including bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
- Festive period shutdown.
- Employer pension contributions.
Candidates who are passionate about this role and possess the skills and experience are encouraged to apply. Please submit your CV and a covering letter detailing your enthusiasm for the role and why you are the ideal candidate for this position.