Sales Manager - foodservice/wholesale

Our client is a food manufacturer, supplying high quality bakery products into the Wholesale/Foodservice sector. They are a rapidly growing company, and are seeking to expand their Sales team with a sales manager to manage and grow independent wholesale business.

This exciting role will report in to the Sales Director and will work on developing further the existing accounts with Wholesalers. This position is an excellent opportunity to work with a growing manufacturer.

The role will be home based, with customer visits as required. This position is suitable for candidates based anywhere in the UK.

The role

• Maintaining and extending the range of products listed with Wholesalers.
• Identifying and pursuing regional Key Accounts opportunities.
• Carrying out presentations to Wholesalers, including presentations at conferences and exhibitions.
• Carrying out market research, competitor surveys and customer surveys.

The Candidate

• The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the Food manufacturing industry
• Be able to hit the ground running, working independently with minimum supervision.
• Be comfortable handling a wide portfolio of Wholesalers.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary plus excellent bonus of around 50%.
• Fully expensed company car

• A flexible base

If you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to richard@drnewitt.com or contact Richard Parsons on 0131 226 5060.