Area Sales Manager

We are Pilgrim’s Food Masters, part of the Pilgrim’s family since September 2021, (previously part of Kerry Foods) and we have a proud history of developing brilliant food for our customers and consumers that is enjoyed in millions of UK and Irish homes every year.
  
The wider Pilgrim’s company employs around 60,00 people across the globe and we’re one of the world’s biggest food companies. We aim to become the best and most respected company in our industry creating the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.
  
Our Pilgrim’s Food Masters portfolio includes famous brands that are some of the UK and Irelands Favourites, such as Denny, Galtee, Richmond and Fridge Raiders. We are the UK’s biggest producer of prepared meals, making delicious chilled and frozen ready meals for every major supermarket in the UK. And our Accelerator business includes newer brands like Rollover Hot Dogs and Oakhouse Meals that target different consumer groups in unique ways.
  
We strive every day to make Pilgrim’s Food Master’s a safe, healthy and happy place to work for all of our 4,500 employees.  We will give full and equal consideration to all applicants regardless of age, gender, disability, race, religion and sexual orientation. Continuing to build a diverse workforce is fundamental to our business and we value the critical role it plays in creating a truly inclusive workplace

Role Description

We are seeking an Area Sales Manager in the Midlands to join our Rollover team. This is a great opportunity for a dynamic, enthusiastic, self - driven individual to join a fun loving sales team who are very passionate about what they do.

This role you will be required to build and deliver profitable sales in defined region through the development of an existing customer portfolio, maximising all opportunities for retention and growth.

Job description
Possessing the desire to deliver over and above agreed targets, individual requires self-motivation and drive, resilience and a tenacious attitude.
Develop rate of sale for region whilst driving profitability through achievement of core range in existing accounts.
Monthly reporting on regional performance, highlighting opportunities, concerns and recommendations.
Installation of equipment supported by training in preparation of product along with equipment use & health & safety training, sampling & merchandising advice
Own new business pipeline for region. Maintain appropriate levels of new customer leads by researching and cold calling. Ensuring that company leads are followed up in a timely manner.
Building and leveraging relationships with key customers & decision makers. Working collaboratively with all internal departments to achieve company objectives.
Attend and support trade shows and other business events, whilst ensuring first class representation of Rollover Brand always.
Skills and experience
Good planning skills.
Results focused.
Ability to analyse data to identify opportunities & risks.
Works well both individually & as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Positive ‘can do’ attitude
Why Join Pilgrim’s Food Masters 

Our values are at the heart of our business and drive everything we do. Availability is key as we are receptive and open and prepared to take on new challenges. Humility is important to us as we listen and respect each other and value opinions of others. Discipline is vital to fulfil commitment internally and externally. We need to be truthful to each other and respectful of other opinions, so Sincerity drives us. At Pilgrim’s we focus on what’s practical and important so through Simplicity, Ownership and Determination brings success. All these core values culminate into our vision which is:  To be the best and most respected company in our industry, creating the opportunity of a better future for our team members