Food Service Sales Manager

LOCATION

Office: Kent

Travel: National

SALARY

Up to £48,000 Basic +Benefits

FUNCTION

National & International Sales & Account Management

BUSINESS SECTOR

Food & Drink

HOURS

Full Time

CONTRACT TYPE

Permanent

POST CLOSES

14th September 2018

THE INDUSTRY SECTOR

IPRO stands for “Integrity” and “PROfessionalism”. iPro Sport is a fast paced, expanding brand cementing a firm presence in the industry, the iPro Sport mission is simple: To provide healthy hydration, inspire dedication and support the growth of global sport, health, fitness and active lifestyles.

In recent years there has been an increase in demand from consumers for low-sugar soft drinks, which are not just substituted with artificial sweeteners. With a growing demand for natural and multifunctional drinks, iPro Sport has a clear competitive edge as a low-sugar, healthy hydration drink with the educated consumer in mind who leads a more active lifestyle and are proactive about their health and wellbeing.

THE ROLE

You will be joining a fast paced, growing hydration drinks business with an impressive portfolio of global customers, growth and pioneering product and brand innovation. The over arching strategic objective is to drive both product sales volume, brand exposure and to increase market dominance. Whilst you will be fully supported by the team, the emphasis will very much be on you to demonstrate your commitment and passion for the role and to show how you can deliver your objectives, exceed targets and help grow the business in the short, medium and long-term.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE FOOD SERVICE SALES MANAGER

iPro Sport pride themselves on delivering exceptionally high levels of customer service to its broad customer base of food service distributors, catering organisations and high street retailers. Due to ongoing expansion, iPro Sport are now looking to appoint a Food Service Sales Manager who has vast experience with its key customers across a range of industry sectors including but not limited to; Education, Healthcare, Fitness & Leisure, Wellbeing and Corporate. A successful candidate will;

• Report to the board of Directors with plenty of autonomy
• You will inherit a number of existing accounts to manage whilst also identifying new opportunities to secure new business and revenue streams
• Be highly incentivised with the opportunity to be rewarded well financially
• Develop and nurture customer relationships to support sales growth
• Driving and retaining sales
• Drive distribution of existing products and new products
• Negotiate all elements of pricing, terms and promotions within business guidelines
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of the products market position and brand strategy
• Representing the company with the highest of standards at all times

THE PERSON

You need to be self-motivated to work alone as well as being able to work within a team; you must be target driven, work well under pressure, be responsive to deadlines and fully accountable for personal and team objectives. The ideal candidate will:

• Represent iPro Sport in a personable style with a positive attitude and the gravitas to present at a senior level
• Ability to engage with customers at all levels
• Excellent negotiation skills and a high level of commercial acumen
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• A willingness to strive to be the best version of yourself and exceed company expectations
• Energetic, determined, driven and hungry for success with a passion and energy for sales
• Full clean driving license
• The legal right to work in the UK

BENEFITS

Computer + Phone + Car + Fuel + Travel Expenses + Performance Related Bonus* 

*Subject to achieving sales targets

HOW TO APPLY

If you can demonstrate strong skills across the required attributes & are interested in being considered for a position, please email your C.V. and covering letter to HR@iProSport.com

Please state the reference: Food Service Sales Manager 0818 in the subject of your email.