Job description

Leading Fresh Produce Business now recruiting...

LOCATION: Southampton

REPORTS TO: Branch Manager / Department Manager

SENIOR SALES EXECUTIVE

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: £35-£50K Dependent upon candidate experience
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 andrew@drnewitt.com or contact Andrew Donaldson on 0131 226 5060.