Sales Executive - Food Industry

manucomm recruitment; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Sales Executive to manage and develop relationships with existing clients in the South West. This role offers a basic salary of up to £34,000, bonuses, a company car, and excellent benefits. The ideal candidate will have relevant sales experience, strong communication skills, and a customer-first approach.

Benefits

Company car

Excellent work-life balance

Bonus potential up to £4,000

Qualifications

• 2+ years in Sales / Business Development, ideally in the food industry.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience in planning and managing field visits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Commercial Awareness

Analytical Skills

Self-Motivation

Time Management

Job description

Sales Executive- Food Industry
Devon
Basic Up to £34,000 + Bonus / Commision + Company Car + Excellent Benefits

My Client, a Food Service Provider based near the Somerset / Devon border are currently seeking a highly motivated Sales Executive to join their team focusing primarily on existing clients.The main purpose of the role will be to manage & develop customer relationships to maximise sales and support quality of services to members.Responsible for sales activities for assigned customers predominantly based in the South West.The ideal candidate will have experience in a Sales role in the Food Industry and will be based in the South West

Sales Executive Roles and Responsibilities will include:
·Develop and maintain strong relationships with key accounts
·Serve as the main point of contact for clients, addressing any questions, concerns or requests for information
·Work collaboratively with transport, warehouse, purchasing and accounts teams internally to ensure client satisfaction and successful delivery to our members
·Identify and capitalise upon opportunities for account growth and upselling of products or services, as well as reaching out to potential businesses to expand membership base
·Prepare and deliver presentations to clients, showcasing the value and benefits of our business and products
·Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify potential business opportunities
·Provide regular reports and updates on account performance to management

Sales Executive Required Skills & Qualifications:
·2+ years in Sales / Business Development, ideally in the food industry / Bakery
·Excellent communication and negotiation skills at all levels
·Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
·Self-motivation with excellent time management
·Experience of planning and managing field visits
·Proven ability to build and influence relationships.
·A team player with a customer-first attitude

Sales Executive Salary and Benefits:
·Basic 30-34k with up to £4k potential bonus.
·Excellent work life balance, 37.5hr contract, Monday-Friday
·Fully expensed company car and no hard sell approach dealing primarily with existing accounts across the South West.

If the role is of interest, then please send your CV today
Key words: Sales Development Manager, Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, National Account Manager, Food Industry Sales, Business Development Manager