Graduate Sales Executive

Lime Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking ethical food and drink company as a Sales Executive, where your passion for quality products will help expand their out-of-home channel. This exciting role focuses on building relationships with cafés and offices, ensuring exceptional customer service while promoting ethically sourced offerings. You'll thrive in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and supports your growth in the FMCG sector. If you're self-motivated and eager to make a positive impact, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your sales career and be part of a mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role within an FMCG business is essential.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and target potential clients in the OOH channel.
• Develop and execute strategic plans for new business opportunities.

Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Presentation Skills

Relationship Building

Self-motivation

Education

Experience in FMCG

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

This range is provided by Lime Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

London

We are working with an ethical food and drink business that delivers high-quality, ethically sourced products that positively impact both people and the planet. They are currently seeking a passionate and results-driven Sales Executive to expand their out-of-home (OOH) channel, focusing on cafés, offices, and other relevant sectors.

This role would suit someone who has worked with an FMCG business in their placement year and is wanting to start their career in sales.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and target potential clients within the OOH channel, including cafés, offices, co-working spaces, and other relevant sectors.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to secure new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients through research, networking, and relationship-building activities.
• Understand client needs and tailor product offerings to meet their requirements.
• Provide exceptional customer service to ensure client satisfaction and retention.
• Gain in-depth knowledge of the product portfolio and communicate the unique benefits and ethical values to potential clients.
• Attend industry events, trade shows, and conferences to promote the brand and expand the network.
• Track and report on sales performance, providing regular updates to senior management.

To be considered for this role, you will display the following:

• Experience working within an FMCG business in a sales role.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently. Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

If you think you would be a great fit for this role, please do not hesitate to apply.

Lime Talent is a recruitment agency specialising in the consumer goods industry.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Food and Beverage Manufacturing