Job Overview
Worcester Produce operating throughout the Midlands area has achieved continuous growth as a fresh produce, dairy and fine foods supplier to the catering industry. The business provides an excellent supply chain with a local, national and international supplier and grower base that supports competitive advantage via product ranges, quality of product, supply continuity and assured product provenance.
Reporting to the Sales Manager and directly responsible for increasing sales and achieving agreed targets by acquisition of new customer accounts and managing an existing customer portfolio. Customer relationships and account retention is key to success in this challenging role.
Working 8.30am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday and on rota (office based) of 1 in 5 Saturday's working 8am to 12pm.
Duties
- Setting of individual sales targets and maintenance of sales to meet these targets
- Generate new business, visiting new prospects and potential customers
- Effectively maintain and retain existing customers by building long-term relationships
- Achieve and maintain high levels of customer service
- Respond to all enquiries and sales requests within specified timeframes
- Participate in training, learning about new products and improving sales techniques
- Tracking achieved sales
Person Eligibility
- Highly organised and efficient
- Demonstrates excellent communication and follow-up skills
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Shows consistent professionalism and good judgement
- Must be assertive, reliable and flexible, ensuring strong communication to all levels of the business
- Sales experience to contract caterers, hotels and restaurants within the fresh produce or fine foods industry is an advantage
- Self-motivated new business hunter who is also proficient at building relationships and developing existing customer accounts
If you are passionate about driving business success and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity as a Business Development & Account Executive.
Competitive remuneration.
£6000 pa car allowance* and bonus scheme* (*after qualifying period)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Pershore WR10 2JJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Please list 2-3 dates and time ranges when you are able to attend an interview
Experience:
- Contracts: 1 year (required)
- Sales: 1 year (required)
- Salesforce: 1 year (required)
- B2B sales: 1 year (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Pershore WR10 2JJ (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
