Fresh Produce Specialist

Brakes; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the leading force in food wholesaling as a Fresh Produce Specialist! You will leverage your expertise in the fruit and vegetable market to enhance sales, engage with clients, and contribute to a dynamic sales team. If you have a passion for fresh produce and excel in a sales environment, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in fruit and vegetable sales preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market.
• Experience working with CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive fruit and vegetable sales alongside sales teams.
• Engage with clients for tailored solutions and exceed sales targets.
• Advise customers using extensive knowledge of the market.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Customer Relations

Commercial Acumen

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Job Description

Fresh Produce Specialist - UK's Largest Food Wholesaler

Location: North East (Northumberland, Cumbria, Durham, most of Lancashire, Wigan, North Yorkshire Thirsk to Whitby, Tyneside Newcastle area)

Salary: Up to 40,000 per annum + Attractive Bonus Scheme + Car Allowance or Company Car (for both Business and Personal Use)

Join the Leading Force in Food Wholesaling!

Are you passionate about fresh produce and possess an in-depth knowledge of fruit 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!

We are the UK's premier food wholesaler, part of a global network supplying a vast array of food products to various sectors including pubs, hotels, restaurants, schools, and care homes. Our mission is to deliver outstanding quality and service to our clients, and we are looking for a Fresh Product Specialist to join our dynamic sales team.

What will you be doing?

As a Fresh Produce Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in bolstering our fruit and vegetable sales across the region. 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.

• 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

What we are 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
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• A proactive approach to sales and customer relations
• A full driving license