Job Description

Area Manager Van Sales - Mid Ulster

We are a food production business, based in Ballymena and celebrating over 50 years producing and distributing premium products across three established and market leading brands.

We are in a time of great growth and transition! We need you to join us at this exciting and fast-paced time! We are looking for someone with boundless energy and strong leadership skills, the right person will be welcomed into the senior leadership team and given the opportunity to develop and carve out their own success developing this new role!

Managing a Fleet of up to 12 vehicles and with vision for the fleet to grow, you'll know your way around a van, you'll be confident managing the van sales team and with your experience you'll bring a discipline and commitment to process, procedure and demanding of the very highest levels of compliance.

Mid Ulster

Full-time, Contract

We are hiring!

Job Title

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Area Manager within Northern Ireland.

Location: Northern Ireland

Reporting to: Van Sales and Fleet Manager.

Direct Reports

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Van Sales Team.

ROLE:

Reporting to our Van Sales and Fleet Manager, the successful candidate for this diverse and challenging role will be responsible for the achievement of Revenue & Distribution Targets, including the management and control of waste, excellent Customer Service Team Leadership & Motivation and supporting the recruitment of the very best Sales people.

Key areas of Responsibility

Leadership

Manage, Inspire & Lead a team of Van Sales Reps, including recruitment, induction, training, supervision, coaching and performance management of the team.

Provide guidance and direction to your team in the management of their waste, with specific product and customer information.

Efficient organising of your Van Sales Team by reviewing and implementing consistent and effective route plans.

To manage weekly Rotas, timesheets and holiday cover for all Van Sales / Relief team.

Ensure adequate time is spent out with the Van Sales team in the van and conducting Van Sales Audits on a monthly basis.

When necessary, provide cover for Van Sales Reps.

Sales

Achievement of the sales budget and targets through your Van Sales Reps.

To ensure that adequate supplies of stock are always available, and best practice in-store is always adhered to.

Canvassing new calls to develop sales and optimise effectiveness of our sales strategy.

Build and maintain key strong and trusting working relationships with our customers to increase core and extended range stocked in store.

To report competitor activity to Van Sales and Fleet Manager & Van Sales colleagues.

Communicate with Key Accounts when required.

Compliance & Fleet Management

Management of the van sales fleet. Ensuring all vehicles are roadworthy and safe to drive, working in conjunction with our Office Co-ordinator and taking responsibility for organising Repairs, Servicing, MOT's and Road Tax in compliance with currently legislation.

Ensuring drivers complete daily vehicle checks to confirm vans are at a safe and legal standard to drive.

To ensure Company vehicles are kept clean, tidy & in a safe condition.

Ensure operational compliance through management of your team's daily controls i.e. - stock, banking, paperwork, missed calls, service rate, waste etc.

To follow the Company's Health & Safety, Logistics and Food Hygiene requirements.

To complete all necessary paperwork / emails to the agreed standard and timings.

Any other duties as delegated by the Van Sales and Fleet Manager.

Skills Required

Excellent written & verbal skills in English

PC Literate

People management & Leadership experience

Listens carefully and able to interpret / distil key messages.

Fosters collaborative relationships within the team and across the organisation.

Identifies and prioritises work activities and resources to deliver expected results.

Ensures own actions, and that of their team are aligned with the strategic plan.

Demonstrates understanding of key industry issues, products, and competitors.

Understands how own actions affect the work of others.

Willing to adopt new ideas and ways of working.

Treats others with respect & courtesy.

Strives to exceed expectations.

Personal Attributes

Reliability & Time Keeping skills. Excellent communication skills. Ability to work on own initiative. Strong organisational skills. Problem Solving Ability. Ability to work under pressure. Strong leadership qualities. Good attention to detail.

External Requirements

Strong commercial awareness & ability to provide marketplace feedback on an ongoing basis to line manager.

Full clean Licence.

This outstanding opportunity comes with a competitive package, including company vehicle, tax free subsistence allowance, pension scheme, negotiable for the right candidate.

This is a full-time permanent position working 40 hours per week. The role is Monday to Friday based.

Flexibility is required with regards to hours of work.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Experience:

Leadership: Minimum 4 years (Preferred) Sales: Minimum 4 years (Preferred)
Education:

A-Level or equivalent (Preferred)
Licence:

Driving License (Required)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount On-site parking
Work Location: In person