Sales Manager - Wholesale

Job Title:

Sales Manager - Wholesale

Department: Retail & Wholesale

Reports to: Head of Retail & Wholesale Growth

Summary

Are you looking for a career in sales, not just a job? We are looking for passionate sales professional to join our fast-growing food production operation as a Sales Manager - Wholesale and play a crucial role in driving our company's ongoing growth. This is an opportunity to earn a substantial income while building your sales career.

As our Sales Manager - Wholesale, you will be responsible for driving sales and generating new business through and developing key client relationships. You will have the opportunity to take on substantial responsibility from the early beginning, and your success will be rewarded with a discretionary bonus.

Principal duties and responsibilities of the successful candidate:

· Actively approach targeted business clients (telephone, email, social networks, events, etc.)

· Search for new client leads.

· Manage relationships with existing customers.

· Maintain a targeted understanding of both potential and existing customers’ businesses, showing an understanding through market research of the customer needs, buying cycles, and creating strong relationships to effectively drive sales and repeat business.

· Adhere to sales process including but not limited to pipeline development and accurate forecasting via the company’s CRM system.

To be successful in the role, you will be able to demonstrate a track record of success within a vibrant, brand-conscious business. Apply today and take the first step towards an exciting and rewarding sales career in a rapid-growing food business.

Key Accountabilities

● Develop and implement sales strategies

● Pro-actively source new sales

● Work closely with the sales and customer support team to maximise margins

Candidate Specification

● Fully seasoned Sales Professional

● Experience in working within a Bakery or Food Sector based business

● Solid understanding of the Sales lifecycle & developing Sales strategies

● Pragmatic individual with the willingness to support others

● Ability to communicate across the business with multiple stakeholders

Salary, Hours & Benefits

Working hours: 42.5 hours per week (includes 30 minute unpaid break)

Working days: Mon-Fri

50% of Doughnuts!

Company Pension

Company Events

Monthly Cook Up

Employee of the Month incentive

Bonus Scheme

This role profile is not exhaustive and is subject to change. The accountabilities may change and evolve according to the needs of the business and include any other task, duties, and accountabilities appropriate to the job and position.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Up to £40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Derby: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• B2B sales: 2 years (required)
• Food industry: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person