Job Title: Regional Operations & Sales Manager
Department: Sales
The areas to be covered will be: South
Summary: Accountable for the smooth running of 5 Southern based Van Sales Depots
Come and join the number one food service company in the country…
With a turnover of over £2.6bn, Brakes Group is a leading supplier to the foodservice industry in the UK, Ireland, France and Sweden. The group comprises a family of specialist businesses which are able to deliver everything the caterer needs, including their very successful own brand ranges developed specifically for chefs.
The key accountabilities and responsibilities of this role are:

• Overseeing the day-to-day Operation for all Depots
• Maintaining Health & Safety Standards
• Ensuring all Journeys are fully maned and ran efficiently
• Maximising Sales through all Depots

Key skills will include:

• Journey & Demand planning
• Strong operations background

• The ability to work calmly under pressure
• Strong relationship builder
• Strong influencing skills
• Strong communication skills
• Spearheading cross-functional ways of working with Group colleagues

• Enthusiastic with a can do attitude
• P&L knowledge
• Sales experience and knowledge of Sales processes

Key Measurements:

• Sales to Budget against Last Year’s performance by Depot
• P&L to Budget against Last Year’s performance by Depot

The Business
Employing over 10,000 people, the group supplies a diverse customer base, which includes, independent pubs, restaurants and hotels, schools, hospitals, contract caterers and well known national chains. Brakes Group has developed a clear customer focus and a strong understanding of the needs of the foodservice sector providing innovative products and services and is committed to improving both the environment and the communities it serves. Brakes Group operates as an equal opportunities employer and we welcome all applications regardless of gender, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, colour, ethnic origin, nationality, religion or beliefs, disability, age, political opinions or trade union membership.