Sales Development Advisor – Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods
| Posting date: | 12 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive salary with annual bonus scheme and company car for both business and personal use. |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | North Yorkshire |
| Company: | James Hall |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7340 |
Summary
Role overview
Sales Development Advisor – Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 38 hours per week
Location: Field role based in the Northeast/East Yorkshire Area but with potential travel across the North of England
Salary: Competitive
About Us
Based at our state-of-the-art head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have
been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to
over 500 SPAR stores.
We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of
passion, enterprise and family every single day.
About the Role
We have a great opportunity for you to join our team and help develop retail sales. Reporting to the Fresh Food Sales Manager you
would be responsible for the development of fresh, chilled and frozen food sales within your allocated retail stores.
This is customer-facing position and involves building proactive relationships with independent retailers, store managers, and key
staff. The emphasis is on fostering collaboration, understanding retailer needs, and maximizing sales through effective
communication and promotion of the product range.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing.
* Conduct regular range and commodity group reviews in-store, utilising local sales and category management information.
* Monitor ongoing wholesale and retail category sales performance for each customer and use this information when planning
activity to drive sales growth
* Maintain accurate records including weekly reports and performance trackers for each store.
* Merchandise fixtures to support the introduction of new planograms or ranges
* Drive like-for-like sales growth across Fresh and Frozen categories.
* Maximize the distribution of new products, re-launches, and promotions.
* Monitor competitor activity and market developments.
* Roll out new Food to Go concepts.
* Work with other members of the field sales division.
* Support new store openings and site redevelopment.
A Few Things About You
This role is suited to someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and looking to make a difference. Experience and personal
drive is more important than formal qualifications but there are a few skills and attributes we are looking for:
* Passionate about delivering first-class customer service and enthusiastic about retail.
* Sales target-driven mindset.
* A clear communicator who is confident in sharing ideas and can interact with retailers, store managers, and staff.
* Hardworking with the ability work independently and as part of a team
* Proficient in use of Microsoft applications including Excel.
* Ability to analyse sales data and react to trends.
* From time to time, with prior notification, the flexibility to be able to stay overnight to support specific events and
in-store projects.
* Full driving license is essential (maximum of 6 current penalty points).
Why us?
James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 50 years!
To make this vision possible we need the best talent to join us on our journey. We are a family company and believe that if we
look after our people, they will look after us.
Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd.
Loyalty award – From day one you will receive £0.15p per hour for every hour you work. You will then receive this as a lump sum on
the pay period after your 12-month anniversary.
Company Doctor – We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with
the ability to book appointments directly.
Free On-site Parking - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site
boasts a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.
Holidays – Everyone needs a break so as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd. you will receive our enhanced holiday package of 22
days holidays per year plus bank holidays (unless otherwise stated). Holiday entitlement increases with continuous
service every two years.
Learning & Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our
in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised
qualifications.
Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all
colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other
fantastic services to support you when you need it.
We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme and our famous Christmas Hamper!
#JHCUHP
Sales Development Advisor – Fresh, Chilled and Frozen Foods
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours of work: 38 hours per week
Location: Field role based in the Northeast/East Yorkshire Area but with potential travel across the North of England
Salary: Competitive
About Us
Based at our state-of-the-art head office and distribution centre on the outskirts of Preston, James Hall & Co. Ltd. have
been established for over 150 years proudly serving communities across the north of England as supplier and distributor to
over 500 SPAR stores.
We are proud to be one of the biggest employers in Lancashire with over 4000 colleagues who represent our core values of
passion, enterprise and family every single day.
About the Role
We have a great opportunity for you to join our team and help develop retail sales. Reporting to the Fresh Food Sales Manager you
would be responsible for the development of fresh, chilled and frozen food sales within your allocated retail stores.
This is customer-facing position and involves building proactive relationships with independent retailers, store managers, and key
staff. The emphasis is on fostering collaboration, understanding retailer needs, and maximizing sales through effective
communication and promotion of the product range.
Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing.
* Conduct regular range and commodity group reviews in-store, utilising local sales and category management information.
* Monitor ongoing wholesale and retail category sales performance for each customer and use this information when planning
activity to drive sales growth
* Maintain accurate records including weekly reports and performance trackers for each store.
* Merchandise fixtures to support the introduction of new planograms or ranges
* Drive like-for-like sales growth across Fresh and Frozen categories.
* Maximize the distribution of new products, re-launches, and promotions.
* Monitor competitor activity and market developments.
* Roll out new Food to Go concepts.
* Work with other members of the field sales division.
* Support new store openings and site redevelopment.
A Few Things About You
This role is suited to someone who is energetic, enthusiastic and looking to make a difference. Experience and personal
drive is more important than formal qualifications but there are a few skills and attributes we are looking for:
* Passionate about delivering first-class customer service and enthusiastic about retail.
* Sales target-driven mindset.
* A clear communicator who is confident in sharing ideas and can interact with retailers, store managers, and staff.
* Hardworking with the ability work independently and as part of a team
* Proficient in use of Microsoft applications including Excel.
* Ability to analyse sales data and react to trends.
* From time to time, with prior notification, the flexibility to be able to stay overnight to support specific events and
in-store projects.
* Full driving license is essential (maximum of 6 current penalty points).
Why us?
James Hall & Co. Ltd. have one simple vison: to still be in business in another 50 years!
To make this vision possible we need the best talent to join us on our journey. We are a family company and believe that if we
look after our people, they will look after us.
Here are some of the benefits that you can take advantage of as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd.
Loyalty award – From day one you will receive £0.15p per hour for every hour you work. You will then receive this as a lump sum on
the pay period after your 12-month anniversary.
Company Doctor – We care about the health and wellbeing of our people. That is why you will have access to our company doctor with
the ability to book appointments directly.
Free On-site Parking - You don’t have to worry about paying for parking or getting from your car to the office as our site
boasts a secure car park with over 1000 spaces.
Holidays – Everyone needs a break so as an employee of James Hall & Co. Ltd. you will receive our enhanced holiday package of 22
days holidays per year plus bank holidays (unless otherwise stated). Holiday entitlement increases with continuous
service every two years.
Learning & Development – We want all of our colleagues to reach their full potential. That is why you will benefit from our
in-house learning and development team who will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised
qualifications.
Grocery Aid – We understand the importance of mental health. We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all
colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offer a wide range of other
fantastic services to support you when you need it.
We also offer staff discount, cycle to work scheme and our famous Christmas Hamper!
#JHCUHP