Business Sales Executive

Pure Staff - Head Office - Permanent; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing agency is seeking a dynamic business development professional to cover South Wales and the M5 Corridor. The role requires strong knowledge of the Asian food and FMCG market, with responsibilities that include acquiring new wholesale business and maintaining relationships with current accounts. Benefits include 22 days annual leave, a company car, and a competitive salary based on experience.

Benefits

22 days annual leave

Auto enrolment pension scheme

Company car

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Knowledge of FMCG sector and account management is essential.
• Experience in sales desirable.
• Ability to communicate in Asian languages is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Acquire new wholesale and retail business.
• Drive growth within existing wholesale customers.
• Maintain strong relationships with customer accounts.
• Field-based work involving direct customer interactions.
• Attend occasional meetings at Head Office.

Skills

Sound knowledge of the Asian food / FMCG market

Excellent communication skills

Flexibility in working patterns

Job description

Overview

This role will be covering South Wales and the M5 Corridor.

Responsibilities

• Primary responsibility is to acquire new wholesale and independent retail business, both from a predefined list of potential customers and through proactive efforts.
• Drive growth and expansion within the existing wholesale customer base.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customer accounts to foster long term business.
• The role requires field-based work, involving direct face-to-face interactions with customers, and occasional meetings at our Head Office in Nottingham.
• Flexibility in working hours is required to accommodate customer and business needs.

Essential Requirements

• Sound knowledge of the Asian food / FMCG market.
• Proficiency in speaking Asian languages/ not essential
• Comprehensive knowledge of Asian or FMCG product lines and evolving product trends.
• Previous sales experience desirable in the FMCG sector and account management
• Approachable, with excellent communication skills.
• Flexibility in working patterns to meet customer demands.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Benefits

• 22 days annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Auto enrolment pension scheme.
• Company car.
• Competitive salary, based on experience