Area Sales Manager

Thomas Ridley foodservice is an environmentally-conscious food and drink wholesale business operating from the heart of Suffolk and Kent. Our customers rely on us to provide a service level that is second-to-none, so we look to build a team of highly-motivated people who take pride in everything that they do. We also pride ourselves in operating today in a way that helps to protect tomorrow and offer our customers convenient oil, cardboard and plastic recycling schemes.
We have an excellent opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to build new relationships and grow the existing customer base.
Your primary focus will be on nurturing existing customer relationships, identifying new prospects, and delivering exceptional customer service. You'll be instrumental in understanding our customers' comprehensive needs, aligning solutions, and influencing key stakeholders to drive regional growth and profitability.
Location:
This is a field based role covering: West Essex - Southend, Brentwood, Chelmsford
Salary:
40,000 – 45,000 base salary dependent on experience
Role Essentials
Identify and develop the existing customer base, driving profitable sales growth in alignment with targets.
Maximize profitability of new and existing key accounts, grow market share within the region.
Design and develop sales propositions tailored to meet customer needs and objectives.
Collaborate with specialists and external partners to capitalize on opportunities and meet profit targets.
Influence senior stakeholders to drive regional results effectively.
Monthly reporting on sales performance against budget, with actionable plans to address variances if necessary.
Who we’re looking for
Positive, self-motivated and tenacious individual
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the food industry
Customer focused with demonstrable experience building strong relationships Customer driven with a collaborative and hands-on approach
Ability to influence and persuade with a consultative sales style
Current driving licence and ability to work across the region as required for customer base
The Benefits
31 days holiday inc Bank Holidays
Company Pension
Staff discount on all products stocked
Free Local Gym Membership
Free Medicash healthcare and benefits plan (after qualifying period)
On-site parking
Employee of the month awards & prize
Annual Celebration Party and Employee Awards Event