Home Based / Field Sales - North Midlands

£Competitive + 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 a Framework Area Sales Manager.

Framework Area Sales Managers will be expected to manage between 60-80 customers depending on geographical area. This includes a mix of end user, GPO, and Public Sector business. The main focus will be building strong relationships to unlock growth opportunities.

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 customers to understand their growth plans, add value, and offer practical solutions and products.
• Understand competitor activity and proposals, ensuring your customers receive the best local solutions.
• Work with Framework Partners to onboard new business.
• Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market.

It's essential that you are highly service-focused, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing solutions to support and enhance their business. You should be tenacious, resilient, a self-starter with the drive to succeed, and experienced in delivering against targets. You will be self-motivated to develop yourself continuously, leveraging learning and development programs. There are opportunities for progression into various commercial roles.

You should be confident with our modernization program and new technology adoption to improve customer experience and performance. Experience with Salesforce is not essential but advantageous.

In return, we offer a base salary of £Competitive (DOE), uncapped bonus potential, a home-based contract, company car, holiday purchase options, and access to award-winning products at nearly cost price.

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

Why Brakes? Our Purpose - Connecting the world to share food, and care for one another.

With our commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability, coupled with award-winning products, you'll have the support of the Brakes business behind you.

Additional Information

We celebrate diversity and are committed to a culture where everyone has a voice and opportunities. We support applicants with adjustments during recruitment. Join us and be part of a company that cares for one another and connects the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our goal is for everyone to belong and thrive at Brakes.

About Brakes

As the UK’s largest foodservice supplier, we deliver high-quality fresh and frozen food daily to pubs, restaurants, schools, care homes, and hospitals. Our dedicated workforce of 8,000 is proud to be part of this vital provision, and we are growing!