Sales Executive - Foodservice

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

Job summary

A multinational food and drink company is seeking a Sales Executive in Oxford. The role involves delivering profitability, growing trading accounts, and maintaining customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a proven sales track record, particularly in the foodservice sector, alongside strong communication skills. A competitive package is offered including a base salary of £35K, benefits, and performance-based commissions.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, field based.
• Experience with On Trade/Foodservice.
• Fantastic communication and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitability for the designated region - South of Birmingham.
• 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 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 !

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 - South of Birmingham


• 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

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