Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales – Greenwich/ Lambeth/ Eltham/ Sydenham

Up to £37,000 + great bonus, company car or car allowance & home-based contract

Here at Brakes, we have ambitious growth plans. If you're currently working in Field Sales or have the talent to match your ambition to thrive in the biggest and best Food Service sales force, and are passionate about forging a career in sales, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our Independent Sales Team.

Key Accountabilities

• Build and leverage strong customer relationships through a natural curiosity in the independent sector.
• Grow and retain customers, delivering profitable volume growth against targets.
• Partner with your customers to understand their growth plans, add value, and offer practical solutions and products.
• Understand competitor activity and proposals to ensure you offer the best local solutions.
• Collaborate proactively with the Business Development Manager to understand new customer requirements and ensure a successful handover.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market.

You should be highly service-focused, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business. Tenacious and resilient, you’re a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed, with demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. You’ll also be self-motivated to develop yourself continuously, leveraging various skills and learning opportunities. There is potential for progression into a wide range of commercial roles to develop your career.

Confidence with our modernisation programme and new technology is important, as it improves customer experience and optimises performance. Experience with Salesforce is advantageous but not essential.

In return, we offer a competitive base salary, uncapped bonus potential, a home-based contract, a company car, additional holiday purchase options, and award-winning products at nearly cost price.

We value diversity and aim to create an inclusive workplace. We want you to bring your whole self to work and help define our culture.

Why Brakes?

Our purpose is to connect the world to share food and care for one another. With our commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability, coupled with award-winning products, you will have the support of a strong company behind you.

Additional Information

We welcome everyone and focus on your potential, not just your CV. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone is valued and has equal opportunities. If you need adjustments during the recruitment process, contact our resourcing team for support.

Built on a passion for food, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, delivering high-quality food and ingredients daily from our distribution centres to various clients across the UK. Our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital service. We are growing!