Company Overview: As Seen on BBC Dragons Den - Doughboys Pizza is a unique, engaging and disruptive pizza brand on a mission to premiumise the frozen pizza category within the retail and foodservice sector. Our pizzas are authentically hand-stretched, hand-topped and stone baked in Italy and enable any hospitality venue to provide an award-winning pizza offering without requiring a skilled pizza chef, in addition, our retail range offers consumers a convenient pizzeria-quality experience at an accessible price point and from the comfort of their own home.

Position Overview: As a Sales Manager at Doughboys Pizza, you will play a pivotal role in driving the growth and market presence of our brand within foodservice. This dynamic position requires a strategic thinker with a passion for building strong business relationships and a keen eye for identifying and capitalising on new opportunities. You will be responsible for researching, prospecting, and closing new business deals within the foodservice/ out-of-home sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Research and Identify Opportunities: Profile, research and identify new business opportunities, establish and nurture relationships with partners, customers, and distributors and maintain a log on internal CRM systems.
• Customer Acquisition: Drive sales and acquire new customers within the out of home market, creating pull-through via wholesaler stockists and distribution partners including Bidfood and Brakes.
• Strategic Partnership Development: Build and maintain strong, sustainable partnerships by understanding client needs and offering tailored solutions, fostering relationships that lead to increased sales and brand visibility.
• Revenue Growth: Drive profitable revenue growth by developing and implementing strategies to expand market share, meet sales targets, and capitalise on emerging market sectors.
• Market Analysis and Competitor Monitoring: Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, and identify areas of growth to adapt strategies, staying ahead of the curve and providing innovative solutions to our customers.
• Trade Show and Networking: Represent Doughboys Pizza at trade shows, customer events, and networking initiatives to establish brand presence, build relationships, and explore potential partnerships.

Requirements:

• Proven Sales Experience: Demonstrated success in a similar role within the food industry, showcasing the ability to drive sales growth and meet targets through acquiring new business and fostering customer relationships.
• Customer-Centric Approach: Customer satisfaction is at the core of everything we do. Showcase your ability to understand and address client needs effectively, providing added value solutions to our customers' businesses.
• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential to build rapport and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements with potential partners and customers.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in a similar role within the food and beverage / FMCG sector.
• Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and initiative.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and well-rounded, proficient in sales activities.

Position Information:

• Salary: £42k OTE (£35k basic + £7K OTE) + Free Pizza!!
• Hours: Full Time / 5 day a week / 9am – 5pm
• Holiday Allowance: 28 Days (incl. Bank Holidays)
• Location: Hybrid
• Employment type: Employed

If you are a dynamic and strategic sales professional with a passion for the food industry and willing to get stuck in to help drive growth within a small but fast-growing foodservice and consumer-focused brand, we’d love to hear from you!