Role Description Area Sales Manager - Homebased / Field Sales – Fort William Up to £35,000 + great bonus, company car or car allowance & home-based contract Here at Brakes, we’ve got ambitious growth plans so if you’re currently working in Field Sales or have the talent to match your ambition to thrive in the biggest and best Food Service sales force and are passionate to forge a career in sales, we have a fantastic opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our Independent Sales Team. Key Accountabilities - Role model our Company Values / Purpose - Build and leverage strong customer relationships through a natural curiosity in the independent sector. - Grow and retain customers delivering profitable volume growth Vs targets - Effectively partner your customers to understand their plans for growth, adding value, offering a wide range of practical solutions and products - Understand competitor activity & proposals, ensuring you are always offering your customers the best local solutions - Work pro-actively with the Business Development Manager to understand new customer requirements and ensure a successful handover - Act as a brand ambassador for Brakes in your local market. It goes without saying that you’re highly service focused, putting the customer at the heart of everything you do, providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business. Tenacious and resilient you’re a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed and demonstrable experience of delivering against targets. You’ll also be self-motivated to enhance your own development, seeking continuous improvement by leveraging & learning from a diverse range of skills & experience and a range of L&D programmes. You will have the opportunity to progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career. You’ll also need to be confident with the adoption of our modernisation programme and the new technology we are adopting to improve the customer experience and optimise performance (Experience of salesforce while not essential, would be advantageous). Benefits - Competitive base salary - Uncapped bonus potential - Home-based contract - Company car - Additional holiday purchase options to top up your annual leave - Award-winning products at virtually cost price Company Description Our Purpose - Connecting the world to share food, and care for one another. - Commitment to ethical & responsible sourcing and sustainability - Award-winning products with the might of the Brakes business behind you

• Support national buy execution, including item setup, purchase orders, and internal coordination • Manage online store updates • Create and upload SKUs, ensuring accuracy and completeness across systems • Track orders, escalate issues, and ensure resolution in partnership with Operational Account Managers • Maintain reporting tools, trackers, and documentation to support account oversight • Compile and deliver weekly sales, inventory, and KPI reports to support client visibility • Assist in preparing client meeting materials, notes, and follow-ups • Provide responsive support to the Operational Account Management team on client-related requests and tasks • Contribute to the overall client experience by ensuring timely and accurate execution of deliverables

• Implement and execute sales projects that contribute to meeting targeted revenue growth plans for client accounts • Manage multiple projects with varying clients, timelines, priorities, costs and logistical complexities • Educate and guide clients regarding the company’s order and approval processes, quality standards and production timelines • Produce creative and accurate quotes and presentations using innovative product ideas to support the client’s branding approach and marketing goals • Understand industry specific manufacturing, production and decoration methods • Implement resourceful sourcing and quoting strategies, balancing the client’s and company’s business needs • Communicate project changes, order timelines and status updates to internal and external stakeholders • Ensure on-time and on-budget delivery while successfully managing and meeting client expectations • Proactively work with internal departments and operations resources to account for all aspects of project scope and adjusting as needed • Utilize internal teams, including Creative, Import, Compliance and HALO resources to bolster company and project value to clients • Expand strong business relationships with clients, internal resources and vendors • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of quotes, orders and art proofs • Generate reports to track open orders and billing progress

Role Description We are looking for a candidate to provide excellent member service in the Northumberland, Peterborough, and Kawartha Lakes Regions. - Apply relationship selling and relationship management principles and techniques as a trusted advisor to local commercial and agricultural producers, business members, and prospects. - Accountable for risk management of the commercial loan portfolio, quality of information, analysis, profitability, and credit recommendations. - Maintain an effective business development and community involvement strategy to protect and expand share of profitable commercial and agriculture business. - Actively engage in the local agriculture and business community to build visibility and foster new business opportunities. - Attend and participate in industry events, networking groups, and local business associations to strengthen Kawartha’s presence. - Liaise with professional service providers such as Central 1, lawyers, real estate appraisers, credit reporting/collection agencies, and insurers. - Work co-operatively with all Credit Union branch or department personnel to identify opportunities to meet and exceed members' needs and expectations. - Retain and expand commercial and agricultural relationships to achieve portfolio retention, sales, service, and profitability objectives. - Complete annual credit reviews in a timely manner according to policy, coordinating financial information requirements with the Commercial Credit Funding Department. - Analyze information received to assess risk; develop action plans to minimize Credit Union exposure where appropriate. - Identify commercial and retail opportunities; review pricing and submit recommendations for renewal for approval. - Visit clients on a regular basis (at least annually) to ensure loan security is protected. Qualifications - Business related University Degree/College Diploma, or appropriate combination of Business, Agriculture, and lending related courses. - 1-5 years commercial lending experience. - Proven experience managing a diverse business portfolio, including small to medium-sized businesses and agricultural enterprises. - Knowledge of the Credit Union system would be an asset. - Able to be decisive and firm, while demonstrating empathy. - Excellent oral and written communication skills. - Negotiating skills. - Excellent decision making and problem-solving skills. - Excellent sales and service skills. - Good organizational and time management skills. - Must have a reliable vehicle as travelling is required for this position. Benefits - Rate of Pay: $1,159.61 - $2,028.28 per week (plus pension and applicable benefits). - Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Company Description At Kawartha Financial Services, diversity and inclusion are reflected in our core values and highlighted in our care for others. We take pride in providing a workplace that appreciates difference and encourages respect. We are committed to providing a culture that is accessible and inclusive for both our members and employees. If you require accommodation during the recruitment and selection process, please let a member of our Human Resources team know. If you are interested in pursuing a career in the financial services industry with a dedicated, enthusiastic team of professionals in a growing organization that supports an inclusive barrier-free recruitment and selection process, apply now!