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Area Sales Manager Foodservice
Job in
Darlington, Durham County, DL3, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-24
Listing for:
Adore Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-24
Job specializations:
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Sales
Outside Sales, Business Development, Food Sales, B2B Sales
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Area Sales Manager – Food service
Field Based
£30,000 - £50,000 Basic + Car Allowance + Uncapped Commission
Are you an experienced sales professional with a background in food service, food & beverage, wholesale or FMCG?
Do you have a passion for building relationships, developing new business and helping customers maximise value? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established, growing organisation offering genuine career progression, excellent earning potential and a supportive culture.
The Role
As an Area Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for developing relationships with both existing and prospective customers across your territory. You'll work closely with hospitality and leisure businesses, identifying opportunities to introduce products, services and supplier partnerships that deliver real commercial value.
This is a field-based role, combining account management with new business development.
Responsibilities
* Manage and grow an existing portfolio of accounts.
* Identify and win new business opportunities across your territory.
* Build strong relationships with customers and supplier partners.
* Conduct customer meetings and site visits.
* Deliver commercial reviews and identify opportunities for growth.
* Achieve and exceed sales and revenue targets.
* Maintain accurate CRM records and sales pipeline.
* Represent the business at customer meetings and industry events where required.
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience in a field sales, account management or business development role.
* Essential:
Experience with in the food service, food & beverage, FMCG, wholesale or food supplier industry.
* This could include working for a manufacturer, supplier, wholesaler or food service business.
* A confident relationship builder with excellent communication skills.
* Commercially driven with a proven ability to win and grow business.
* Self-motivated and able to manage your own diary.
* Full UK Driving Licence.
What's On Offer
* £30,000 - £35,000 Basic Salary
* Car Allowance
* Uncapped Commission
* Company Pension
* Ongoing Training & Development
* Genuine Career Progression
* Established and Supportive Business
* Full-Time Permanent Position
If you're looking for your next challenge within the food service industry and want to join a business that genuinely invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion
Additional Information / Benefits
Negotiable DOE + Uncapped Comms
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