Sales Executive - Foodservice

WR Logistics; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company is looking for a Sales Executive to enhance profitability in the Newcastle and North East region. The ideal candidate will have a background in Foodservice, proven sales experience, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £35K with additional car benefits and a commission scheme. Training and support will be provided to ensure success.

Benefits

Car benefit worth £30K+

Commission scheme with OTE £40K+

Full benefits available on application

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience in a field-based environment.
• Experience in On Trade or Foodservice is essential.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitability for the Newcastle and North East region.
• Expand the number of trading accounts.
• Retain and grow the existing customer base.

Skills

Proven track record in sales

On Trade / Foodservice experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Specialist knowledge of the industry

Job description

Overview

Sales Executive required by a multinational, award-winning Food and Drink company. A Foodservice / Hospitality background is essential for the Sales Executive position. Experience with On Trade / Foodservice is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitability for the designated region – Newcastle and North East.
• Increase the number of trading accounts offering great value in the region by exceeding a pre-agreed new business target.
• Retain the existing customer base and grow spend per account through category upselling – offering great value.
• Represent the company to the market and the market to the company.

The Package

• Salary: £35K
• Full Benefits details available on application
• Car benefit – worth £30K+
• Commission scheme – OTE £40K+

Requirements

• Proven track record in sales – field based
• On Trade / Foodservice experience
• Fantastic communication and relationship-building skills
• Good specialist knowledge of the industry, products and the on-trade / Foodservice market
• Experience considered in hospitality / Foodservice – those that have a desire and appetite for sales

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