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Area Operations Manager- Central

Employer
Enterprise Foods Ltd.
Location
East Midlands Region
Salary
£25,000 plus car, laptop, phone and bonus potential
Closing date
13 Jun 2016

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Merchandising, Retail Management, Sales

Area Operations Manager to Retail/Foodservice

REWARDS: Up to £25k Company Car, Laptop, Mobile, Bonus

LOCATION: East Midlands

THE ROLE:
This is a fantastic opportunity to combine both existing and new business sales skills within a Retail and Contract Catering environment.
You will visit Retailers and Foodservice units to implement new ranges and develop existing sites to help them increase turnover. Utilising a hands on approach including effective merchandising and brand visibility with the right range in the right store/unit will be key to improved sales opportunities. You will also support retail stores in their understanding and use of in-store systems to maximise management of waste and availability and develop sales of our products in stores. You will work predominately within the retail convenience and contract catering sector and effectively manage and develop relationships between existing and new suppliers and facilitate their relationships with the stores and units they supply.
Day to day contact will be at Store, Catering Manager and Area Manager level and you will be showcasing our range and service to our customers to increase and maintain sales growth.

THE COMPANY:
This is an excellent opportunity to join a truly unique company. Enterprise Foods are local sourcing specialists, experts in ranges including bakery, dairy, hot food, deli and many other areas.

Currently we work with over 400 local suppliers throughout the United Kingdom, championing their cause to bring their local specialities to a wider audience. This encompasses Foodservice, Contract Catering, Multiple Retail, Convenience and Wholesale customers.

Enterprise Foods brings the largest selection of bakery products to its customers along with a vast array of other provenance products and covers the length and breadth of the UK in its delivery capabilities. With exciting and ambitious growth planned in 2016 we are seeking to attract a seasoned retail professional to be part of this.

THE APPLICANT:
The successful candidate will be a talented and experienced Retail/Foodservice Operations professional seeking to further develop their career.
Candidates must have:

- Strong business development skills combined with a strategic approach to deliver excellent customer service to both existing and new customers resulting in sales growth.
- Great interpersonal skills and be able to operate and work effectively with a variety of functions including Store/Unit/Area Managers within our customer base as well as small to medium sized business owners.
- A solid career path that includes Regional/Area Operations experience, Merchandising, Range Control and Sales Development preferably including Bakery sector experience.
- A proven track record of growing sales and achieving sales targets.

This role presents an exceptional opportunity for an established Retail/Foodservice Professional seeking to further develop their career in this field.


Applicants please send CV to recruitment@enterprisefoods.co.uk

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