Territory Sales Manager- Confectionery
- Employer
- A L Simpkin & Co Ltd
- Location
- East Midlands Region
- Salary
- Competitive
- Closing date
- 20 Nov 2014
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Sales
Territory Sales Manager- Confectionery
North / M62 corridor /East Mids
£ Competative Remuneration package commensurate with experience, company car , Commission Structure
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an established privately owned company, who are looking for an enthusiatic and skilled person to help develop and grow the supply of confectionery into pharmacy, Gift markets, foodservice, wholesale and cash and carry markets
As Territory Sales Manager your role is part of an existing team of Account Managers who cover the UK and will report directly to the Sales Director, and would be responsible for identifying and converting new opportunities within your territory to achieve profitable new business whilst also managing and developing an established large customer portfolio.
The successful candidate will be based in the North and ideally possess a strong sales and food background . Independent pharmacy/ Wholesale or FMCG experience is desired but not essential. . Candidates can be from any category although related categories would obviously be preferred confectionery, premium food products, gifts, pharmacy. There is no need for candidates to have had any exposure to major / national accounts as this training will be given internaly.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain P&L of your own accounts to drive overall sales and profitability.
- Manage existing customer accounts; developing relationships with the Purchasing, Technical/NPD and Operations teams.
- Proactively research opportunities via Customer visits; follow up new leads, presentation of proposals to seek out and deliver new sales opportunities.
- Maintain account plans for all strategic and key customers, ensuring these are kept up to date with the relevant information about the account
Above all they must have the enthusiasm and skills to open new business, develop current opportunities
To be considered for this position please send your CV along with a covering letter by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button below
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