REMOTE: Field Sales Executive-Bristol

ABL; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Asian food business is searching for a Remote Field Sales Executive to introduce new flavours and products to supermarkets across the UK. The ideal candidate will have a sales background within the food industry and a passion for culinary exploration. You'll work independently, managing client relationships, and negotiating delivery specifics. The position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 plus uncapped commission and requires a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience within food-related sectors such as restaurants, hotels, or supermarkets.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin preferred but not essential.
• Valid UK driving licence; a car will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Make appointments with clients to introduce new products and flavours.
• Manage stock requirements and oversee deliveries.
• Research and develop new business opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Food-related experience

Relationship building

Inventory management

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!

Role details

• 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.
• Role focus: 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)