REMOTE: Field Sales Executive-Bristol

ABL; Bristol; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A food product distribution company is seeking a remote Field Sales Executive for the Bristol area. This role involves introducing new flavours and products to supermarket clients and managing relationships. Ideal candidates should have a strong sales background and food industry experience, along with a valid UK driving license. Competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 plus uncapped commission based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience within food, restaurants, hotels, supermarkets, or distributors is essential.
• A valid UK driving license is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage your portfolio and make appointments with customers to introduce new products.
• Work collaboratively with supermarkets on new menu options.
• Attend food fairs and exhibitions to expand contacts.

Skills

Sales experience

Food industry knowledge

Fluent English

Mandarin (preferred)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking experienced sales professionals from a wholesale background to work 100% remote for our client. If you love food and have previous experience within hospitality, catering or food distribution, this role is a lovely job! You will work very independently, visiting existing food clients (supermarket and shop owner) to introduce new flavours and ingredients to restaurant owners. You will also meet potential customers at food shows and exhibitions where you will be able to demonstrate how to cook with those ingredients and allow customers to sample ingredients in real-time. You must have a sales background and must have food-related experience. This role is very enjoyable for anyone who is a proven "foodie" and there are also excellent career opportunities in this expanding sector now. Lovely job!

Title: REMOTE: Field Sales Executive-Bristol area

Target: Supermarket + Shop owner

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 + commission OTE is uncapped (bonus is paid on performance against target)

Workstyle: 100% Remote. 1 day per month in Nottingham office

Company details: This is a well-established Asian food business that specialises in importing food products from China. The company supplies its ingredients to supermarkets and restaurant chains. The business has gone through a recent explosion in growth because of the increased interest in home-cooking that started during Covid. People are now experimenting with new flavours and new dishes and this company has been able to expand strongly to accommodate increasingly sophisticated and international dishes. In this role you will introduce your suppermarket clients to new flavours and new products and negotiate price, supply and delivery times. You will build new relationships with suppermarket all over the UK, arrange visits, explain how to use the ingredients and help the business grow.

Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management:
  • Make appointments with Asian supermarket or shop owners to introduce yourself and make them aware of new flavours, products and ingredients
  • Work with supermarket and individual shop to help with new menu options
  • Arrange food samplings
• Inventory/stock management:
  • Be aware of stock requirements of ingredients
  • Manage new deliveries and orders
• New Business Development:
  • Research new supermarket or shop openings across the UK
  • Reach out to owners to introduce yourself and the company
  • Send out price lists. Explain delivery options and time-scales
  • Attend food fairs and exhibitions to make new contacts
  • Negotiate on quantities

Requirements

• Fluent Mandarin if preferred but not essential & English
• Experience within food (restaurants, hotels, supermarkets or distributors) is a must
• Valid UK driving licence (car is provided)