Foodservice Sales Controller and south east of England

At Booker, we take pride in being the UK’s largest food and drink wholesaler, providing high-quality products to caterers, restaurants, pubs, and other food service businesses. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive environment that fosters a sense of belonging, ensuring that our employees feel connected, valued, and motivated. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a Food service Sales Controller to join our team and help drive the success of our Food service sales.

In this pivotal role, you will champion best practices, influence key decision-makers, and ensure the Food service sales plan is executed flawlessly across your region. Your ability to develop and lead teams, as well as your key focus on maximising sales and profit, will be key to driving the results we’re aiming for.

In return, there’s the potential to earn additional fixed payments for hitting growth targets – find out more at the interview!

• UK’s Largest Food and Drink Wholesaler: We’re the biggest and fastest-growing supplier to the independent food service market.
• Leading Catering Butcher: We’re home to over 20% of the UK’s master butchers, offering expert advice to help our customers enhance their menus and boost profitability.
• Award-Winning Own Label Brands: Our brands are renowned for their quality and value.
• Experienced Team: Manage your own region within a network of over 100 Food service Sales Managers who excel in building strong customer relationships and driving sales.
• Comprehensive Delivery Services: We offer delivery, click & collect, and in-person shopping experiences across our nationwide branch network, with a multi-temp offering to meet all customer needs.
• A Place To Get On – We’re committed to your development, offering a variety of upskilling opportunities, mentorship, and professional growth to help you reach your full potential.
• Every Voice Matters
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  – We foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where all ideas are welcomed, and your contributions are valued.

• Driving sales –exceeding sales & profit targets for the region through clear strategic planning.
• Lead and Develop Teams: Inspire, lead, and coach the food service sales team, ensuring clear development plans are in place, and teams consistently exceed their sales and profit objectives.
• Achieve Key Objectives: Drive sales and deliver on sales and profit budgets, aiming for top-tier on other key customer and colleague satisfaction experience
• Champion Growth Opportunities: Lead best practice initiatives across your regional Branches, driving both the customer experience and identifying opportunities to maximise growth.
• Influence Senior Stakeholders: Collaborate with internal teams & leaders to ensure seamless execution of the Food service Sales Plan, aligning all functions towards growth and profit targets.
• Customer-Focused Results: Act as a key player in customer listening groups to develop insights and use this feedback to enhance the customer experience, ensuring we stay ahead of competitors and meet customer needs. Understand your Top customers in your region and foster a collaborative partnership.
• Maximise Resources for Profit: Utilise all available resources and capacity effectively to maximise sales and profitability within your region.
• Sponsorship of Talent: Take ownership of talent development and succession planning to ensure a high-performing team now and in the future.
• Build a Results-Driven Culture: Foster a culture that recognises performance and behaviours that lead to growth, making Booker a great place to build your career.

• Proven leadership experience in managing and developing teams, with a focus on delivering results, ideally within the…