Sales Executive – Specialist Food Supplier

Focus Management Consultants; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium food supplier is seeking a Chef / Field Sales professional to manage accounts and drive sales growth in the Cambridgeshire and surrounding regions. The ideal candidate will have culinary knowledge and a passion for food, excelling in customer service and sales. This role offers autonomy and the potential for career development within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Training and support

Positive company culture

Access to a range of premium food products

Qualifications

• Experience in foodservice sales is preferred.
• Ability to engage with chefs and catering managers.
• Strong passion for food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop own set of accounts.
• Plan face-to-face meetings and product sampling.
• Assist with credit control and administrative tasks.

Skills

Culinary knowledge

Sales skills

Customer service

Self-motivated

Job description

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

As a Sales Executive for this recognised quality food brand, you will manage and develop your own set of accounts and report directly to the Channel Manager.

This role offers the opportunity to develop your skills and experience within a team of like-minded food enthusiasts, in a company that rewards hard work. They provide a positive company culture, training, support, and a fabulous range of food products to be proud of.

The business distributes premium European products to a loyal customer base that values fine foods, including high-quality UK food customers such as national chains, fine dining restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, and caterers.

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

You will be responsible for foodservice customers within a designated territory, planning face-to-face meetings, sampling products, upselling, assisting credit control, and handling administrative tasks associated with customer and territory management. You will have the autonomy to manage your time effectively to meet your targets and KPIs.

The main areas for business development include the following regions: Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, Norfolk, Northamptonshire, Suffolk, and Essex. It is essential that you reside in or near these areas.

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