Sales Manager

Job title: Sales Manager

Company: Bidfood


Job description:

• Full Time
• Application Closes 23 Feb 2025
• Hawkes Bay – Central Hawkes Bay
• Account Managers

An exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Sales Manager who is ready to use their skills to help New Zealand’s leading supplier to the Hospitality Industry stamp our mark in Hawkes Bay, including Central North Island, and the East Coast. This role is based in Whakatu.In this role you will:

• Set Sales and Margin Strategy with General Manager/Assistant Manager
• Direct and co-ordinate sales growth within Hawkes Bay and the wider region that Bidfood services
• Develop and manage your team including rosters, recruitment, training and performance management.
• Negotiate supply, pricing and promotions where needed.
• Food safety and Health & Safety
• Some overnight travel will be required
• Management and accountability for Sales KPIs
• Work in Partnership with the HOD team including Assistant Manager, Purchasing, Operations and Fresh divisions to foster “greater” team culture

You might already be an Account Manager or a CSR with a background gained in FMCG or, Hospitality experience who has experience in the Food industry and is looking for THAT opportunity to break into a Team Management role.If challenges motivate you – keep reading!We’re looking for someone who loves to seek new opportunities and turn them in to results. It’s a busy role, and we’ll expect you to fit a lot in to your day – so, you’ll need to be well planned and efficient in your approach to your work, and be flexible and adaptable to the various demands of the role. Finally, you’ll have the ability to work autonomously, but will also be committed to supporting your wider team, going above and beyond to contribute effectively to team success.The Ideal candidate will be someone who has:

• The ability to demonstrate strong financial awareness be results orientated with strong influencing skills and the capability to deliver revenue targets.
• Strong computer skills including knowledge in excel and spreadsheets
• Strong planning, organisational and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Ideally have experience in a fresh food management or leadership role in retail and/or wholesale.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

What’s in this for YOU?

• A competitive salary with sales incentive
• Company-branded car, iPad and mobile
• Staff account with a heavy discount on our extensive range of products
• New Zealand’s number 1 Foodservice Provider
• Company rates with Southern Cross Healthcare Insurance
• Funeral Cover benefit
• Paid training and upskilling
• Great team culture
• A strong, growing company with secure employment opportunities.
• A relaxed, fun business while getting the job done.

Successful applicants will need business smarts, organisational skills and be able to develop strong relationships at all levels.Please also consider your availability to commence employment with us – this position is available with either an immediate start or a negotiable commencement date.Applicants will have to agree to a security check and will be required to pass a pre-employment drug/alcohol test.If you think this sounds like you and you are looking for a job in an exciting ever changing workplace then apply now.Candidates MUST have NZ Citizenship/Residency or valid NZ work permit to apply for this job.For more information about Bidfood see www.bidfood.co.nz.Submit your CV online.Only applicants required for interviews will be contacted.

Expected salary:

Location: Hawke’s Bay

Job date: Wed, 05 Feb 2025 23:15:06 GMT

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