Area Sales Representative - Carlisle, United Kingdom - The Dalesman Group

Description

The Dalesman Group was established in 1979 and supplies fine food ingredients to the meat, bakery & retail industries. Dalesman have been manufacturing the finest selection of seasoning, fine food ingredients, culinary and functional blends that have inspired taste and helped engage the nation's passion for flavourful food.

Currently we have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Representative, or you could be an individual who is looking to further a career in Area Sales, then this may be an opportunity for you.

This role will cover the North of the UK, Bradford to Hadrian's Wall area.

Are you enthusiastic, a target driven individual who has strong relationship management skills and enjoys working with a range of different businesses and market sectors? We may have the perfect job for you

As an Area Sales Representative at The Dalesman Group you will have ideally proven sales experience within a food manufacturing background, you must have a professional and personable attitude and use your excellent account management skills to grow new and existing accounts.

Main responsibilities:

• Anticipate potential opportunities by researching the relevant markets, competitors, locating potential marketing opportunities, where necessary.
• Maintain loyalty from existing customers through regular visits, and the introduction of relevant products and services.
• Call on potential customers to introduce the company, leave sample products and information.
• Keep in contact with customers both in person and by telephone.
• Identify and interpret your customers' needs.
• Make presentations to promote new or existing products to customers.
• Develop new and innovative ways of selling the company's products.
• Maintain regular contact with the Sales Office to communicate sales orders and activities.
• Liaise with the Sales Office regarding customer queries on documentation, stocks, delivery, and service.
• Agree sales, prices, contracts, and payments.
• Advise customers about delivery schedules and after sales services.
• Be aware of the company's terms of trading, and ensure that all customers are also aware, and that they keep to these same terms.
• Be aware of competitor activity and the products they are offering.
• Keep up to date with changes and industry trends.
• Review own sales performance and developing yourself to achieve aims (inc individual sales targets) and objectives of the company.
• Travel to Bradford (minimum once per month) for sales meetings.
• Attend Trade exhibitions, whenever necessary.

Salary:
Competitive


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Onsite parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Experience:

• Salesforce: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (required)

Work Location:
On the road