Sales Manager- Food Service at Ascentech Services Limited

Job Responsibilities

• Create, implement, and drive strategies to achieve sales targets and maximize profitability.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key clients, understanding their needs and providing tailored packaging solutions.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify new business opportunities, emerging trends, and competitor activity.
• Coordinate sales efforts with the marketing team to execute campaigns, product launches, and other initiatives.
• Manage, motivate, and guide the sales team to ensure high performance, providing training and development opportunities where needed.
• Ensure top-quality service and support are provided to clients, addressing their concerns and feedback promptly.
• Generate regular sales reports, analyze performance data, and provide insights to senior management for informed decision-making.
• Monitor sales budgets, optimize resource allocation, and control operational costs to meet financial targets.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years in a sales role within the food service industry.
• Extensive knowledge of the Foodservice industry, including market trends, product innovations, and key players.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a proven ability to build and lead high-performing sales teams.
• Proficient in using data and market insights to drive decisions and improve sales
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiating contracts, closing deals, and managing accounts effectively.
• Proficient in CRM software and MS Office, with the ability to quickly learn new sales tools and software.