Sales Support

The People Co. / Sell Jobs; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in the UK seeks an organised Sales Support to join the commercial team. You will handle administrative duties, manage stock levels, and support customer tenders. The ideal candidate has 1-2 years’ experience in a commercial setting and strong communication skills. This role offers opportunities for personal development and progression within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in a commercial environment, ideally within the food industry or FMCG.
• Collaborative team player with a confident 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day administrative and analytical support across retail and foodservice accounts.
• Managing contract balances and monitoring stock levels.
• Producing and analysing weekly sales reports.
• Coordinating and managing new product launches.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Positive and proactive attitude

Education

Educated to degree or A-Level standard

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Company

The Company
An award-winning, employee-owned food business supplying a wide range of high-quality ambient products. With an international supply base spanning over 20 countries, the business has enjoyed strong year-on-year growth and now supplies all major UK retailers with both Own Label and Branded goods. The company places a strong emphasis on personal development, offering excellent training and genuine progression opportunities within a supportive, collaborative culture.

The Role

The Role
This is an exciting opportunity for an organised and motivated individual to join the commercial team as Sales Support. You will be responsible for providing day-to-day administrative and analytical support across retail and foodservice accounts. As you grow in the role, you will become the go-to expert on your accounts, with opportunities to progress into broader commercial positions.

Key Accountabilities

• Managing contract balances and monitoring stock levels
• Producing and analysing weekly sales reports
• Working closely with Procurement on lead times and with Operations on forecasting and delivery
• Supporting the commercial team with customer tenders and detailed administration
• Handling benchmarking and sampling requests from customers
• Coordinating and managing new product launches, including new line forms
• Carrying out regular retailer store visits to track performance and identify opportunities
• Assisting the Category Insight Manager with reporting on category trends and developments
• Preparing and supporting commercial presentations

Person Profile

• Educated to degree or A-Level standard (or equivalent)
• 1–2 years’ experience in a commercial environment, ideally within the food industry or FMCG
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• A collaborative team player with a confident “can do” attitude
• Positive, articulate, and willing to take ownership of tasks

REF: PR/013159

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