UK Field Sales and Business Development Executive

French Selection; London; On-site; NOK 441,000 - 630,000; Full time

Job summary

French Selection is seeking a UK Field Sales and Business Development Executive in London. This field-based role covers the South East of England with regular presence in Central London. Salary is around £35,000 per year plus commission, with OTE £50,000.

Ref: 5538E. You will develop new business and manage domestic accounts across hospitality, retail and distributors. You will handle the full sales process, from identifying opportunities and meetings to negotiation and closing, while traveling

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Ability to develop new business and build customer relationships.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with good pipeline and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop business opportunities across the UK and grow a strong customer base in hospitality, retail, catering specialists and distributors.
• Manage and grow existing accounts by identifying new opportunities and increasing sales.
• Meet customers face-to-face, present solutions and build long-term relationships.
• Take ownership of the full sales process from leads to negotiation and closing.
• Manage your own nationwide territory, sales pipeline and targets with autonomy.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Account management

Negotiation

Presentation

Communication

Job description

UK Field Sales and Business Development Executive

London

Ref: 5538E

Company Profile

An established international business with a strong global presence supplying hospitality, retail, catering specialists and distributors; they provide innovative products to commercial markets across Europe and beyond.

Responsibilities

UK Field Sales & Business Development Executive
Location: South East of England – based: Field based role with regular presence required in Central London
Salary: around £35,000 per annum plus commission (OTE £50,000 per annum)
Ref: 5538E

Main duties

The role will focus on developing new business opportunities across the UK while building and strengthening existing customer relationships and managing domestic accounts.
You will be in charge of the full sales process, from identifying opportunities and arranging meetings through to negotiation, account development and closing new business.

The role

• Develop business opportunities across the UK and build a strong customer base across hospitality, retail, catering specialists and distributors
• Manage and grow existing accounts by identifying new opportunities and increasing sales.
• Meet customers face-to-face, present solutions and build long-term relationships.
• Take ownership of the full sales process, from generating leads through to negotiation and closing
• Manage your own nationwide territory, sales pipeline and targets with plenty of autonomy
• Join an established and growing business with a strong product range, competitive salary and commission opportunity.

Candidate's Profile

• Previous experience in sales, business development or account management
• Confidence in developing new business and building customer relationships
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Commercially minded with a strong focus on achieving results
• Self-motivated and organised, with good pipeline and follow-up skills
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the UK (including overnight stays when necessary)