[Hiring] Field Sales @Sysco GB

Role Description

An exciting opportunity has now arisen for a Sales Specialist to join the Fresh Specialist team. We're looking for a driven sales professional who thrives on winning new business, growing customer spend and building strong relationships. Working closely with Area Sales Managers, Business Development Managers and Sales Consultants, you'll help deliver volume, sales and margin growth across the region.

This role is remote based, but you must be within a commuting distance of the Region.

What you'll be doing:

• To help increase volume, sales turnover and margin within Chilled & Frozen Meat & Poultry category by working closely with independent sales teams on all customer opportunities.
• To build excellent working relationships with customers, presenting & demonstrating the Meat & Poultry range accurately and professionally to help build trust and gain credibility.
• To promote the Brakes chilled meat & poultry proposition.
• Working closely with Area Sales Managers, Business Development Managers and dedicated telesales specialists to gain and develop new business & SOW.
• Work closely with dedicated telesales to help sell through products at risk & reduce waste, plus assist with any product questions/knowledge/advice.
• Actively participate and contribute to team meetings, training and developing knowledge within Brakes sales teams to maximise opportunities across their customer base.
• Accurate completion of weekly & monthly administration.
• Building and maintaining a robust pipeline, ensuring all details are captured through Salesforce.
• Maximise selling opportunities through analysis of customer requirements and gap-fill opportunities.
• Continually maintain competitor and market awareness.
• Jointly own and manage your personal and career development with your line manager.

Qualifications

• Proven sales, account management or business development experience.
• Experience within the Meat & Poultry category.
• Experience within foodservice, fresh food or FMCG is highly desirable.

Requirements

• Field sales, account management or business development experience.
• CRM system usage.
• Data analysis and reporting.
• KPI and target management.
• Customer relationship management.

Benefits

• £competitive with fantastic bonuses.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Home-based contract.
• Excellent company benefits.

Company Description

At 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.

Brakes is built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, and we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes delivers the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals.