**NORTH WEST BASED ROLE**

We’re a forward thinking, rapidly growing, distributor of high-quality foodservice products and ingredients for chefs. Having grown exponentially in the last several years, and in tandem with the opening of multiple new hubs to expand our reach across the North of England and Scotland, we’re looking for a new Area Sales Manager to join our tight knit, dedicated and fun-loving Sales Team,

In the role, you’ll be expected to maintain and grow sales and relationships within our existing customer base, as well as identifying and maximizing opportunities to work with new customers within our target demographic, to further accelerate our expansion into more areas.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years’ experience on the field, a track record for exceeding targets, in-depth knowledge of the hospitality industry, and cares as much about our customers outcomes as the customer does themselves. We actively recruit people who have had previous careers in hospitality to ensure that they fully understand the impacts of the service that we offer, to our customer base. At Caterite - service is everything.

For a competitive base salary, company vehicle, phone, laptop and a generous performance-based bonus scheme, we are looking for:

Key requirements:

• 5+ years experience in field-based food sales
• Strong work ethic and dedication to supporting customers, and hitting targets
• Excellent communication skills
•  understanding of the hospitality and fine dining industry
• Passion for food and working with the best ingredients
• Team player – we work closely across the sales team, with our internal stakeholders, and sister-company, Grapevine Wineservice.
• Professional, at all times
• Highly positive, proactive and self-motivated mindset
• Computer literacy

Key responsibilities:

• Creating, maintaining and growing relationships within our existing customer base
• Identifying and targeting opportunities, and establishing strong and trusting relationships with prospective clients
• Listening to feedback from clients and giving appropriate feedback internally, to ensure we are correctly balancing client and business needs
• Negotiating pricing, contractual terms and services offered
• Engaging in supplier activity to support our commercial team, and brands that we’re committed to working with

If you are looking to continue your career in sales, with opportunities for progression, training, personal development, and can offer us the above, please send your application letter and CV to lbyrne@caterite.co.uk

Wineservice Director

The Wineservice Director will be responsible for all activities relating to the business. From the operational performance, portfolio and range development, profit and loss, marketing/brand development, culture and leadership of the Grapevine team. The successful candidate will have total accountability for achieving a mutually agreed financial budget and will be reporting into the Managing Director and wider board of Caterite Food and Wineservice Limited. 

We are recruiting for this position to drive Grapevines long-term sustainable growth whilst developing, executing, and continuously adapting to support the wider METRO strategy. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Delivering the agreed financial budget, including
• Sales, purchasing and commercial maintenance and development
• Profit and loss accountability
• Leadership and culture.
• Training and education.
• Maintaining levels of communication to the Caterite Food and Wineservice management board.  

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS 

• 5+ years of running a successful wine/drinks business or operating at a senior/director level within a national distributor.
• Willingness and ability to be hands on with all levels of the division.
• Expert level of product knowledge, supply chain and logistics.
• High levels of energy and be an inspirational leader to develop our existing team.
• Take ownership of actions and make responsible decisions.
• Ability to collaborate with our wider company to the benefit of Caterite Food and Wineservice Limited.
• Able to implement and embrace our business transformation agenda.
• The successful candidate will be expected to live within a commutable distance to our distribution facilities.  

SALARY & BENEFITS 

• £60,000 per annum
• Additional £15k performance related bonus.
• Company pension contribution scheme.
• 48 hours per week.
• A full time, permanent position.
• 32 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Free onsite parking
• Discounted food and wine online shopping account.

Please apply by emailing your CV and cover note to kwilson@caterite.co.uk

Please also include in your email which job position you are applying for.

Multi Drop Delivery Driver

In this role, the primary responsibilities revolve around the efficient management of fresh and ambient products upon delivery. This involves the safe loading of one's own vehicle, ensuring secure transportation of goods. Additionally, responsibilities encompass delivering orders to multiple customers with a strong emphasis on safety and friendliness.

Exceptional communication skills are imperative, facilitating effective interaction with team members and customers alike. Likewise, a high level of customer service proficiency is a key requirement, ensuring a positive and satisfying experience for clients. 

Overall, the position demands a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to foster clear and efficient communication within the team.

Jobs Available:

Butchery

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Butchers in packing our meat, poultry, and game products ready for distribution to our customer base, ensuring the food safety controls in place are followed. We are looking for 1 candidate to assist in the operation of packer/dispatcher.

Jobs Available:

Warehouse Assistants

In this role, the primary responsibilities revolve around the efficient management of fresh and ambient products upon delivery. This entails receiving and inspecting incoming stock to ensure its quality and accuracy. Additionally, the position involves maintaining the organization’s inventory by replenishing racking and shelves with stock, thereby ensuring that the night picking team has access to well-stocked and easily accessible items.

Furthermore, a critical aspect of this role is stock rotation and quality checks, which involve monitoring expiration dates, ensuring that products are handled and stored properly to maintain their freshness and quality. Effective communication skills are also a vital component of this role, as it is essential for coordinating with team members and relaying information about stock levels and any quality concerns.

Overall, the position demands a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to foster clear and efficient communication within the team.

Jobs Available:

Multi Drop Delivery Driver

In this role, the primary responsibilities revolve around the efficient management of fresh and ambient products upon delivery. This involves the safe loading of one's own vehicle, ensuring secure transportation of goods. Additionally, responsibilities encompass delivering orders to multiple customers with a strong emphasis on safety and friendliness.

Exceptional communication skills are imperative, facilitating effective interaction with team members and customers alike. Likewise, a high level of customer service proficiency is a key requirement, ensuring a positive and satisfying experience for clients. 

Overall, the position demands a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to foster clear and efficient communication within the team.

Jobs Available:

Customer Service Assistants/Administration

In this role, the primary focus is on delivering top-notch customer service through incoming calls, ensuring that each customer's experience is of the highest quality. The responsibility includes effectively addressing customer inquiries, concerns, and requests with professionalism and courtesy, leaving a positive and lasting impression.

Another crucial aspect of this position involves accurately inputting customer orders into our database, guaranteeing the precision and efficiency of the order processing system. Strong communication skills are pivotal for not only understanding and satisfying customer needs but also for collaborating with colleagues and conveying information effectively.

Additionally, a solid foundation of product knowledge is essential in order to provide customers with accurate and helpful information about the products and services offered, ultimately enhancing the overall customer experience. This role demands a combination of excellent interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of the company's offerings to ensure exceptional customer service and support.

Jobs Available: