AREA SALES MANAGER

Brakes International Limited - Peterborough, NH

Full-time - Entry Level

Peterborough, NH

Repair and Maintenance

About the position

The Area Sales Manager role at Brakes is a home-based position focused on field sales within the independent sector of the food service industry. The position aims to drive growth and customer retention by building strong relationships, understanding customer needs, and delivering tailored solutions. The role emphasizes a customer-centric approach, with opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive and inclusive company culture.

Responsibilities

• Build and leverage strong customer relationships in the independent sector.
• Grow and retain customers to deliver profitable volume growth against targets.
• Partner with customers to understand their growth plans and offer practical solutions.
• Monitor competitor activity and ensure the best local solutions are provided to customers.
• Collaborate with the Business Development Manager for successful customer handovers.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in the local market.

Requirements

• Experience in field sales or a strong desire to succeed in sales.
• Demonstrable experience of delivering against sales targets.
• Self-motivated with a drive for continuous improvement and personal development.
• Ability to adopt new technologies and modernisation programmes.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM systems.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary up to £36,000.
• Uncapped bonus potential.
• Company car provided.
• Home-based contract.
• Additional holiday purchase options.
• Access to award-winning products at virtually cost price.