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We are part of Sysco, the world’s largest foodservice provider with over 65,000 colleagues globally. kff has a family feel with a close-knit team, supplying both local pub and restaurant customers as well as delivering direct to the caterer.\nHere at kff we’ve got ambitious growth plans and we are looking for Area Sales Managers who will be responsible for winning and maximising independent foodservice business in your area. So if you love working out in the field as well as having the opportunity to grow your own career as part of the biggest and best Foodservice companies, then kff is the place for you.\nWhat you will be doing:\nYou will be solely responsible for the success of your own territory by achieving the following:\nGain, grow and retain customers delivering profitable volume growth Vs targets\nResearch your target audience and opportunities in your territory.\nBuild and leverage strong customer relationships with your territory and community through constant selling, face to face meetings and understanding the customer needs\nOnboard new customers effectively & successfully whilst ensuring close working relationships with existing accounts and track activity.\nEffectively partner your customers to understand their plans for growth, adding value, offering a wide range of practical solutions and products.\nUnderstand competitor activity & proposals, ensuring you are always offering your customers the best local solutions\nWhat we are looking for:\nAbility to win new business and maximise sales opportunities with existing customers.\nCommercially astute with strong business awareness.\nTechnically proficient in Excel.\nSkilled at building and maintaining strong customer relationships.\nA genuine passion for sales.\nExperience or knowledge of the food industry would be beneficial but is not essential.\nCommitted to creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity.\nWilling to bring your individuality, ideas and perspectives to help shape and improve the company culture.\nAt Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.\nBrakes\nBuilt on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. 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