Area Sales Manager

Based at Riverford on Sacrewell Farm, Thornhaugh, Peterborough

£30,000 + bonus

As Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for a part of the business that has previously worked under a franchise model. We are moving some of our franchise territories around Peterborough in-house and need an Area Sales Manager to help make them a success.

You will work with your team to drive sales and convert more people to the joys of cooking with fresh, seasonal produce. Riverford believes in offering a fair deal for everybody and everything the business touches, including the environment, our customers, staff and growers. You will need to share this enthusiasm and deliver results whilst keeping in line with our ethics and values.

Who we.re looking for

Ideally you will be a Retail Store Manager or Area Manager, but most important is that your managerial and leadership experience comes from a customer-facing, commercial, sales focused environment. You will have experience of managing across different functions and will also be tenacious, up for a challenge, not afraid of hard work and able to bring out the best in a team. You will also need to have a demonstrable passion for our product and brand.

In summary, you will need experience of:

• Managing, coaching and motivating a team
• Proven success in a sales environment
• Working in a customer-facing business
• Producing business plans
• Sales management and setting sales targets

What's on offer

• £30,000 + bonus
• Healthy benefits like free fruit and veg
• Contributory pension scheme after 6 months

This is a challenging role in a busy environment but you will be working with a committed and friendly team that will give you a great work-life balance. A job is what you make it at Riverford and you will have the chance to make a mark in this role and be recognised for your achievements.

To apply, please send your CV and supporting statement to carolinetabor@riverford.co.uk.

Administrative Assistant
(to two of our London vegmen)

Based in a home office in London, SE27.

Approximately 30 hours per week at £10/hour.

Duties will include preparing delivery notes for drivers, answering the phone, informing customers of their account status, amending customer accounts and general customer care.

The successful applicant will be computer literate and ideally have broadband access at home. They should be highly organised and able to work alone or as part of a team. They will need a confident and relaxed telephone manner.

Hours 9.30am-5.30pm Monday-Friday, although there can be flexibility around childcare and school times.

Please send CVs to ged@riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk and cc simonh@riverfordhomedelivery.co.uk

For more information please call 020 7622 2010.

Digital Marketing Manager

Riverford on Wash Farm, Buckfastleigh

We are looking for someone who will have overall responsibility for our digital marketing and social media plans to help with customer retention and spend, acquisition and engagement. Also to increase our subscriber base (customers and non customers) and increase participation in online interest groups, consultation, offers and campaigns.

We need an enthusiastic, confident, creative and well motivated individual, with a strong interest in good food and farming who will work comfortably within the framework of a strong ethical brand. This role will work very closely with other members of the Marketing Team, and with the wider business team, to ensure that in all areas Riverford excels in its use of digital marketing. This will be an exciting and challenging role shaping our marketing in a digital world.

Call Helen Mortimore on 01803 762098 or email helenmortimore@riverford.co.uk for an application pack.