Sales Executive - On Trade

WR Logistics; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A logistics company is seeking a Business Development Manager with a strong background in the drinks and hospitality sectors. Responsibilities include delivering profitability for the Leeds/Yorkshire region, building relationships with clients, and expanding the customer base. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of the drinks industry. This is a field-based role offering a competitive salary along with benefits and a commission scheme.

Benefits

Full Benefits portal

Company Car

Commission scheme

30 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales, preferably field-based.
• Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry and on-trade market.
• Experience in hospitality/pubs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver profitability for the designated region: Leeds/Yorkshire.
• Increase the number of trading accounts by exceeding new business targets.
• Retain existing customers and grow spend through category upselling.
• Represent the company to the market effectively.

Skills

Proven track record in sales

Fantastic communication skills

Relationship building skills

Specialist knowledge of the drinks industry

Job description

Business Development Manager

A Drinks / Hospitality background is essential for the Business Development Manager position.

The Package

• 35K - 40K
• Full Benefits portal
• Company Car
• Commission scheme
• 30 days holiday

The Role

• To deliver profitability for the designated region - Leeds / Yorkshire
• 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 upselling – 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 experience
• Fantastic communication and relationship building skills.
• Good specialist knowledge of the drinks industry, products and the on‑trade market.
• Experience considered in hospitality/pubs – those that have a desire and appetite for sales.