Sales Support Executive

Zest Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food business in the UK is seeking a Sales Support Executive to manage contracts, support tender submissions, and assist in product launches. The ideal candidate has a degree, strong attention to detail, and 1-2 years of experience in a commercial environment. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits including flexible working options after probation.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Health and life cover

Generous holidays

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in a commercial or FMCG setting preferred.
• Enjoyment of working with data and producing reports.
• Proactive, 'can-do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Tracking contract balances and stock availability.
• Generating and analysing weekly sales reports.
• Coordinating customer tenders and samples.
• Project managing new product launches.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Clear communication

Data analysis

Team player

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take your next step in the food industry? We're looking for a sharp, organised and proactive Sales Support Executive to join a fast-growing food business supplying the UK's biggest retailers with a range of products. You'll be joining a highly collaborative commercial team, working across a broad range of responsibilities that keep the business running smoothly and help drive its continued success. Your role will be mostly internal facing, whether it's managing contracts and stock, supporting tender submissions, or helping launch exciting new products, no two days will be the same.

What You'll Be Doing

• Tracking contract balances and stock availability
• Generating and analysing weekly sales reports
• Supporting forecast planning and liaising with procurement & operations
• Coordinating customer tenders and samples
• Project managing new product launches
• Visiting retail stores to stay close to the category
• Assisting with commercial presentations and insight reporting

What You'll Bring

• Degree or equivalent qualification
• Ideally 1-2 years' experience in a commercial or FMCG setting (food industry preferred, but not essential)
• An enjoyment of working with data and producing reports.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong Excel skills
• A proactive, "can-do" attitude and a natural team player
• Clear, confident communication and a high level of organisation

Why This Role

• Exposure to the inner workings of major UK retail accounts
• Supportive team committed to your personal and professional growth
• Career progression for driven individuals
• Flexible working - option to work from home Fridays (post-probationary period)
• Great benefits - competitive salary, pension, health and life cover
• Generous holidays - 23 days, increasing to 26 with service

If you're looking to build a career in a thriving, dynamic company and become a key part of the teams success- this is your chance.

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