Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsExciting Sales Manager role with High Growth Foodservice BusinessGreat Opportunity to add value within Ambitious Growing Foodservice CompanyAbout Our ClientMy client is a leading UK foodservice supplier specialising in premium fresh produce, chilled ingredients, and bespoke supply solutions for the hospitality sector, serving a broad customer base that includes high-end restaurants, hotels, and contract caterers.The business is recognised for its strong supplier partnerships, focus on quality and seasonality, and value-added services such as menu development and product innovation. With an established national distribution network and continued investment in logistics and infrastructure.Job DescriptionGuide your team in Strategic new business prospecting within their assigned regionBuild a clear weekly view of route performance, highlighting average drop value, sales patterns and cost-to-serve pressure points.Identify any customers impacting a routes profitability and quantify their impact and how to improve them.Provide commercial interpretation that helps the team understand what's behind the numbers.Analyse customers spend patterns to identify potential product gaps and products we are not selling to a client.Identify potential high-margin products or product alternatives that can improve contribution and basket value.Demonstrate the financial upside of each new opportunity and how each action moves the salesperson closer to their earnings target.Ensure any new business wins are commercially and operationally realistic to prevent bad sales habits.Provide data and KPI measurables into short, achievable weekly priorities for each salesperson.Reinforce a sales pipeline routine of identify, act, follow-up, and complete.Work closely with procurement, operations, marketing, and finance to ensure stock, pricing, case sizes, and financials are okay prior to go live with any opportunities identifiedCoach and mentor your team in line with the company values as well as implement and oversee training & development plans for your team.Regular 1-2-1 meetings with BDMs to discuss sales activity, monitor targets, and manage personal developmentThe Successful ApplicantA successful Sales Manager should have:Commercial or Sales Management experienceExperience in foodservice, FMCG or hospitalityProven ability to interpret data and turn insight into actionSales experience in a similar foodservice businessExperience coaching or supporting sales teamsStrategic planning and pipeline managementOffice based role in West YorkshireWhat's on OfferCompetitive salary plus car allowance, bonus and benefitsOpportunity to work with a High Growth Foodservice BusinessThis is an office based role in West YorkshireIf you are ready to take the next step in your sales career, apply today to join a thriving team in this Sales Manager role!ContactStephanie LidsterQuote job refJN-042026-6986302Phone number+44 113 388 9077Job summaryJob functionSalesSubsectorFMCG & ConsumerSectorFMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)LocationLeedsContract typePermanentConsultant nameStephanie LidsterConsultant phone+44 113 388 9077Job referenceJN-042026-6986302
