Our team at Sysco is the best at what they do, and it’s through your hard work, passion and dedication that we’ve been able to become the largest foodservice provider on the island of Ireland. However, as we grow, we want you to grow too.So if you’re looking for a change, then we have a new position open for an Area Sales Manager. It’s a fantastic opportunity, and a great step for anyone looking to shake up their career. If that sounds like you, then apply today.The role requires a candidate who will be:A commercially driven individual with a keen interest in the Food Service industry.Key Accountabilities:· Responsible for consistent delivery of sales, profit and margin targets for your assigned area· Responsible for role modelling and building effective relationships with key customers and stakeholders both internally and externally.· Advocate and drive consistent use of all available system tools· Maintain and grow the customer base in your assigned territory.· Be responsive and flexible to your customers’ needsRequirements:· An in-depth knowledge of the food & catering market· Strong credit control skills· 3 -5 years field sales experience within the foodservice sales market· High level of flexibility· Be a team player with the ability to work on own initiative· Have a proactive approach to customer needs· Strong analytical skills and computer literacy· Full clean B Driving LicenseCore Competencies:· Understanding Your Customers – acts as a role model in personal approach to internal and external customer goals. Takes time to understand the underlying needs of the stakeholders beyond those initially expressed.· Flexibility & Adaptability – Demonstrates understanding of how change impacts people. Anticipates resistance to change and works to support effective change initiatives.· Building Effective Relationships – Is a role model for maintaining constructive and effective relationships with others across departments and other boundaries. Demonstrates effective communication techniques and skills and is seen as a team player.· Communication & Listening – Exceptional communication skills – writes and speaks clearly in a variety of communication settlings and style.The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are neither definitive nor restrictive and may change in detail from time-to-time to meet the changing needs of the business.Sysco is an equal opportunities employer.
