Sales Executive

Stoneacre Motor Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food ingredients company is seeking a Junior Commercial Executive to support their commercial team in driving growth and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and analytics, have sales experience in the food sector, and be proactive. Responsibilities include supporting the sales team, managing customer queries, and contributing to marketing efforts. This position offers a supportive management culture and various employee benefits.

Benefits

8% contributory pension (5% employee contribution)

28 days’ holiday

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

High-street discounts platform

Regular team lunches

Clear progression pathways

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's sales experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Confidence in presenting information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support the sales team with customer quotes, orders, forecasting, and contracts.
• Act as a key point of contact for customer queries.
• Contribute to marketing activities and customer presentations.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical abilities

Excel skills

Customer service experience

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Junior Commercial Executive

Are you passionate about food and excited by innovation? We're looking for a graduate who has a keen interest in food and sales/account management to join a successful, growing value‑added food ingredients company.

What You’ll Be Doing The company is looking to recruit a proactive and detail‑oriented individual to support the commercial team in driving growth and operational efficiency across the food manufacturing business. This position involves providing administrative, analytical, and customer support to ensure the smooth running of both the commercial function and the wider organisation.

The Junior Commercial Executive will play a vital role in supporting the wider Commercial team and ensuring an exceptional customer experience across a diverse and growing portfolio. Working closely with colleagues across the organisation, the postholder will help maintain accurate, insightful information flows and contribute to effective decision‑making.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the sales team with customer quotes, orders, forecasting, and contracts.
• Acting as a key point of contact for customer queries and helping to build strong, long‑lasting relationships.
• Assisting with internal forecasting and ensuring commercial plans align with supply chain and NPD teams.
• Contributing to marketing activities, product launches, and customer presentations.
• Gathering market insights to support the Marketing team.
• Generating New Line Forms and working cross‑functionally to align new product forecasts and manage raw material risks.
• Attending cross‑functional meetings to collate key dates and details for upcoming customer launches.
• Supporting Account Managers and NPD teams with preparing and delivering presentations and meetings.
• Handling day‑to‑day account management tasks such as price queries, availability issues, and general enquiries.
• Assisting with customer visits, both on and off‑site.
• Becoming a central point of contact for administrative requirements when onboarding new customers.

What They’re Looking For

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong, collaborative relationships.
• Experience in customer‑facing environments, demonstrating confidence and professionalism.
• Strong analytical abilities paired with high levels of organisation and attention to detail.
• A proactive, motivated, and positive approach to work.
• Confidence in presenting information clearly and engagingly.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• A creative mindset, bringing fresh ideas to support brand promotion and engagement, including via social media.
• A minimum of 1 year’s sales experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG sector.
• Ideally a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Benefits of the Role

• Supportive management team with an open‑door policy.
• 8% contributory pension (5% employee contribution).
• 28 days’ holiday.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to a high‑street discounts platform.
• Membership to The Company Shop.
• Regular team lunches, Christmas hampers, and team‑building events.
• Opportunities to take part in recognised training courses.
• Clear progression pathways with a promote‑from‑within culture.
• Convenient transport links (bus and tram) and on‑site car parking.