About the Role
We are a growing oriental food distribution company supplying high-quality Asian food products to retailers, restaurants, takeaways, hotels and wholesalers across the UK. We are looking for a motivated Field Sales Representative to join our sales team and help expand our customer base.
This is a field-based role with a company car provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Visit existing and new customers within your assigned territory
- Develop new business and grow sales accounts
- Promote and sell our range of oriental food products
- Take orders and introduce new products
- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets
- Build strong, long-term customer relationships
- Monitor competitor activity and market trends
- Update customer records using CRM systems
What We’re Looking For
- Previous field sales experience (FMCG/food industry preferred)
- Experience in oriental/Asian food products (desirable, not essential)
- Full UK driving licence (required)
- Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills
- Self-motivated, reliable, and target-driven
- Good organisation and time management skills
What We Offer
- Competitive basic salary + commission
- Company car (business use, insurance & maintenance included)
- Mileage allowance
- Company mobile phone and sales tools
- Workplace pension
- 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Training and career development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience with food products or restaurant clients?
- Are you comfortable with outside sales and visiting customers?
- Can you handle difficult customers professionally?
- Are you willing to travel for client visits?
Experience:
- sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: On the road