Seafood Development Executive

The People Co. / Sell Jobs; West Midlands; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Car allowance

laptop

Mobile phone

Business expenses

Bonus

Job summary

The People Co. / Sell Jobs is seeking a Seafood Development Executive to drive sales across Southern UK in a home-based role.

You will manage a diverse customer base including wholesalers, distributors, processors, manufacturers and foodservice operators, identifying opportunities and converting conversations into long-term business relationships. You will travel regularly, maintain a strong seafood market knowledge, and negotiate profitable partnerships while aiming for growth targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in the frozen seafood sector.
• Strong network of seafood industry contacts.
• Experience developing business across wholesale, distribution, processing or foodservice channels.
• UK driving licence and full working rights in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales across Southern UK with wholesalers, distributors, processors, manufacturers and foodservice operators.
• Grow existing accounts and win new business opportunities.
• Lead customer meetings, presentations and business reviews.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and develop profitable partnerships.
• Attend trade shows and industry events to build relationships and raise brand awareness.

Skills

Seafood industry network

Sales and account development

Negotiation skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Well-connected in the frozen seafood industry? Ready for a role where you can genuinely make your mark, grow business and build long-term customer relationships across Southern UK?

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a growing food business that's looking to strengthen its presence within the frozen seafood market by appointing an experienced Seafood Development Executive.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being out with customers, spotting opportunities and turning conversations into long-term business. You'll have the freedom to manage your own territory while playing a key part in the continued growth of the seafood category.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for developing sales across Southern UK, working with a broad range of customers including wholesalers, distributors, processors, manufacturers and foodservice operators.

Key responsibilities include:

• Growing existing accounts while identifying and winning new business opportunities
• Building strong relationships with seafood wholesalers, frozen food distributors, processors, manufacturers and foodservice customers
• Working towards sales, margin and growth targets
• Leading customer meetings, presentations and business reviews Identifying market trends, customer needs and product opportunities
• Negotiating commercial agreements and developing profitable partnerships
• Attending trade shows and industry events to build relationships and raise brand awareness
• Sharing market insight and sales forecasts with the wider business

About You

We're keen to speak with people who already understand the UK frozen seafood market and have the contacts, knowledge and credibility to open doors.

You'll probably have at least five years' experience within the frozen seafood sector and a successful track record of developing business across wholesale, distribution, processing or foodservice channels.

You'll also bring:

• A strong network of seafood industry contacts
• Excellent knowledge of frozen fish and seafood products
• Good commercial judgement and confident negotiation skills
• A relationship-led approach to sales and account development
• The ability to work independently and manage your own territory
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• A full UK driving licence

Experience gained with seafood importers, processors, frozen food wholesalers, foodservice distributors or trading businesses would be particularly valuable.

Why This Role?

• Join a growing business with ambitious plans
• Take ownership of your own territory and customer base
• Build long-term relationships rather than chase transactional sales
• Have genuine input into the development of the seafood category
• Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a home-based role
• Competitive salary, bonus and company car package

Additional Information

Location: Home-based, Southern UK

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 basic salary

Bonus: 15% annual performance bonus

Benefits: Company car/car allowance, laptop, mobile phone and business expenses

Travel: Regular travel across Southern UK

Eligibility: Applicants must be based in the UK with full working rights