Fresh Produce Specialist

Sysco GB; Oxford; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Company car or car allowance

Job summary

Brakes in Oxford is seeking a Fresh Produce Specialist to bolster our fruit and vegetable sales across the South East of England. You will apply deep knowledge of UK produce to support our sales teams and deliver tailored solutions to clients.

Join a leading foodservice supplier with a base salary of £41,500 plus a bonus scheme and a company car or car allowance. You will leverage CRM tools and strong presentation skills to grow our customer base and exceed targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fruit and vegetable sales.
• Strong knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market.
• Experience working with CRM systems.
• Strong user of PowerPoint.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• A proactive approach to sales and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside sales teams to drive fruit and vegetable sales.
• Engage with new and existing clients to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Utilize knowledge of the UK market to advise customers.
• Meet and exceed sales targets to grow the business.
• Use CRM systems to manage customer interactions effectively.
• Attend internal trade shows and present with confidence.

Skills

Fruit & veg sales

UK market knowledge

CRM experience

PowerPoint

Presentation & communication

Proactive sales & customer relations

Tools

CRM systems

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Oxford

£41,500 + Attractive Bonus Scheme + Company Car or Car allowance

Join the Leading Force in Food Wholesaling!

Are you passionate about fresh produce and possess an in-depth knowledge of fruits and vegetables in the UK market? Do you have a flair for sales and a drive to exceed targets? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Fresh Produce Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in bolstering our fruit and vegetable sales across the South East of England. Your expertise in this sector will be invaluable in assisting our sales teams to both attract new customers and enhance our services to existing clients.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work alongside sales teams to drive fruit and vegetable sales.
• Engage with new and existing clients to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
• Utilize your extensive knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market to advise and guide customers.
• Meet and exceed sales targets, contributing to the growth of our business.
• Employ your experience with CRM systems to manage customer interactions effectively.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong commercial acumen.
• Attending internal trade shows

What we’re looking for:

• Proven experience in fruit and vegetable sales would be preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market would be an advantage.
• Experience working with CRM systems.
• Strong user of Powerpoint
• Exceptional presentation & communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• A proactive approach to sales and customer relations

Additional Information

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!