Sales Executive - Foodservice

WR Logistics; North East; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national food and drink company is looking for a Sales Executive to enhance profitability in Newcastle and the North East. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record and experience in the On Trade/Foodservice sector. Responsibilities include increasing trading accounts and retaining existing customers. A competitive salary package, including a commission scheme, is provided.

Benefits

Full Benefits

Car benefit

Commission scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales - field based.
• On Trade / Foodservice experience.
• Fantastic communication and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitability for the designated region - Newcastle and North East.
• Increase trading accounts by exceeding new business targets.
• Retain the existing customer base and grow spend per account.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship building

Industry knowledge

Job description

Overview

Sales Executive required by a multi national, award winning Food and Drink company.

A Foodservice / Hospitality background is essential for the Sales Executive position. Experience with On Trade / Foodservice is essential!

The Package

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

The Role

To deliver profitability for the designated region - Newcastle and North East

To increase the number of trading accounts offering great value in the region by exceeding a pre-agreed new business target.

To retain the existing customer base and grow the spend per account through category up selling - offering great value. To represent the company to the market and to represent the market to the company.

The 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