Senior Sales Executive- Fresh Produce

Drnewitt; Southampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce business in Southampton is seeking a Senior Sales Executive to manage procurement and sales of fresh produce. The role involves developing relationships with suppliers and maximizing sales within an existing client base. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales within the fresh produce industry. This position offers a competitive salary of £40K-£50K, a £4K car allowance, and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

Car allowance

Pension scheme

25 days of annual leave

Qualifications

• Successful track record within a fast-moving wholesale or retail environment with fresh produce experience.
• Commercial industry knowledge.
• Customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Establish, maintain and develop relationships with existing and new suppliers.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities.
• Maximize sales and profit margins.

Skills

Business Development

Sales Experience

Direct Sales

Customer relationship management

Pricing

Job description

Job Description

Leading Fresh Produce Business now recruiting...

Location: Southampton

Reports to: Branch Manager / Department Manager

SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE - WHOLESALE

Salary: 40K-50K + 4K Car Allowance

ROLE

Purpose

To undertake day to day procurement and sales of fresh produce within an existing client base and further develop profitable business.

The successful candidate must have experience of a sales role within the fresh produce industry and a proven track record of improving and developing the sales pipeline.

Key Responsibilities

• To establish maintain and develop relationships with existing and new suppliers
• To identify and develop new sales opportunities
• To maximize sales and profit margins
• Regular involvement in stock controls
• To work closely with the Department Manager to develop opportunities within the region
• Ensure the best customer service is always delivered
• To assist to pick / assemble specific customers orders when applicable (average weight of a package 10 kilos)
• Liaison with sales procurement and operations employees at the warehouse depot
• Liaison with group H&S and technical teams
• Co-ordination with Dept Managers / Branch Manager
• Close working relationships are to be developed with existing and new customers
• Close working relationships are to be developed with key suppliers

CANDIDATE

• Successful track record within a fast-moving wholesale or retail environment with fresh produce experience
• Commercial industry knowledge
• Customer focussed
• Profit orientated cost conscious
• Strong influencing skills
• Performance Management focus
• IT literate

CONDITIONS

• Remuneration : 40K-50K Dependent upon candidate experience
• 4K Car Allowance
• Core hours : 42.5 hours per week Mon-Fri across 5 days with some Saturday working
• Pension : Defined Contribution after successful probation period 3% Employer and 5% Employee
• Bonus : Discretionary
• Annual leave : 25 days bank holidays
• Probation period : 3 months
• Notice period : 1 month

f you are interested in this position then please forward a copy of your most up to date CV to or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Business Development,Sales Experience,Direct Sales,Oracle Transportation Management,B2B Sales,SAAS,Oracle EBS,Pricing,PaaS,Sales Pipeline,Customer relationship management,Enterprise Sales

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1