Senior Sales Executive- Fresh Produce- Wholesale

D R Newitt & Associates; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce business is seeking a Senior Sales Executive - Wholesale to manage procurement and sales. The successful candidate must have a proven sales track record in the fresh produce industry, focusing on relationship building with suppliers and customers. The role offers a competitive salary of £40K-£50K along with a £4K car allowance, and involves close collaboration with management to develop new sales opportunities. Performance management and customer focus are key aspects of this role.

Benefits

£4K Car Allowance

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Defined Contribution Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Successful track record within a fast-moving wholesale or retail environment with fresh produce experience.
• Experience in a sales role within the fresh produce industry.
• Proven track record of improving and developing the sales pipeline.

Responsibilities

• Establish and develop relationships with suppliers and customers.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities.
• Maximize sales and profit margins.
• Work closely with the Department Manager for regional opportunities.
• Ensure the best customer service is delivered.

Skills

Customer focussed

Strong influencing skills

Commercial industry knowledge

Profit orientated

Performance Management focus

IT literate

Job description

Leading Fresh Produce Business now recruiting...

Location

Southampton

Reports To

Branch Manager / Department Manager

Position

SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE - WHOLESALE

Remuneration

£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