Sales Executive – Specialist Food Supplier

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in premium food distribution is seeking a dynamic Chef or Field Sales professional to join their enthusiastic team. This role offers the chance to blend culinary passion with sales expertise, focusing on building relationships with high-quality food customers like restaurants and hotels. You'll enjoy a supportive work environment that values hard work and offers training opportunities. If you're self-motivated and eager to excel in sales while sharing your love for fine foods, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in culinary arts or food service.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop accounts in designated territory.
• Plan face-to-face meetings and sample products.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Culinary Knowledge

Education

Culinary Degree

Sales Training

Job description

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Client:

Focus Management Consultants

Location:

Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

-

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

58eada2000f4

Job Views:

3

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

Job Description:

Specialist premium food supplier seeks Chef / Field Sales professional to develop sales with existing and potential customers.

As a Sales Executive for this specialist food supplier, you’ll manage and develop your own set of accounts and report directly to the Channel Manager.

Working for a recognized quality food brand, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and experience among a team of food enthusiasts within a business that rewards hard work. They offer a positive company culture, training, support, and a range of high-quality food products you can be proud of.

The business distributes premium products from Europe to a loyal customer base that appreciates fine foods. They serve high-quality UK food customers, including national chains, fine dining restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, and contract caterers.

This role is suitable for a Chef looking to start a career in sales or a Field Sales professional who is a foodie and can cook. You should believe that the customer is king and be passionate about delivering excellent customer service.

As part of the sales team, you will be responsible for foodservice customers within a designated territory. Your duties include planning face-to-face meetings with existing and potential customers, sampling products, range selling, assisting credit control, and managing all administrative tasks related to customer and territory management. You will have the autonomy to manage your time to meet your territory’s targets and KPIs.

The main areas for business development are in the following locations, so it is essential that you live in or very close to:

• Cambridgeshire
• Bedfordshire
• Norfolk
• Northamptonshire
• Suffolk
• Essex

If you have the culinary knowledge and experience to communicate effectively with chefs and catering managers daily, are self-motivated, hungry for sales, then apply today with your CV or contact Neal directly to discuss further.