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Company Description

Job Description

Area Sales Manager

Homebased / Milton Keynes

Up to £38,500 + uncapped bonus potential, company car or travel allowance & home-based contract

Kff is a regional food wholesaler with around 250 colleagues based near Maidstone, Kent. 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.

Here at kff, we have ambitious growth plans and are looking for Area Sales Managers to be responsible for winning and maximizing independent foodservice business in your area. If you enjoy working in the field and want the opportunity to grow your career within one of the biggest foodservice companies, then kff is the place for you.

What you will be doing:

You will be responsible for your own territory by:

• Gaining, growing, and retaining customers to deliver profitable volume growth against targets
• Researching your target audience and opportunities within your territory
• Building and leveraging strong customer relationships through face-to-face meetings and understanding customer needs
• Onboarding new customers effectively while maintaining relationships with existing accounts
• Partnering with customers to understand their growth plans and offering practical solutions and products
• Monitoring competitor activity and proposals to ensure your customers receive the best local solutions

What we are looking for:

We seek someone capable of winning new business and maximizing sales with existing customers. Ideally, you will be commercially astute, proficient in Excel, and skilled in building relationships. A desire for sales is essential. Food industry experience is a plus but not required.

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive workplace. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help shape our culture.

Qualifications

Additional Information

At kff, everyone is welcome. We focus on your potential and unique talents, not just your CV. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and has opportunities to thrive. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact our resourcing team.