Foodservice Field Sales Executive

FOODSERVICE FIELD SALES EXECUTIVE – BIRMINGHAM

The experience expected from applicants, as well as additional skills and qualifications needed for this job are listed below.
£35,000 + Performance Bonus + Company Car | Field Based | Permanent
People Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Foodservice Field Sales Executive to join our well-established client based in Birmingham on a full-time, permanent basis.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and commercially driven salesperson with experience within the foodservice, catering, hospitality or food wholesale market.
You will take ownership of a territory across Birmingham and the wider Midlands, identifying and winning new customers while developing existing accounts and increasing spend.
This is a genuine new-business-focused field sales role. We are looking for someone who enjoys getting out into the market, opening doors, meeting decision-makers and converting opportunities into long-term customers.
This role would suit candidates with experience as a Foodservice Sales Executive, Field Sales Executive, Territory Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Foodservice Account Manager or Business Development Manager.
Annual Salary of £35,000
Working hours: Monday to Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm
Essential Skills
To be successful as a Foodservice Field Sales Executive, you will need:
Proven experience within field sales, business development or territory sales
A strong track record of winning new business and opening new customer accounts
Confident prospecting and lead-generation skills, including cold calling and face-to-face approaches
Experience building and managing your own sales pipeline and territory
Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to engage owners, managers, buyers and key decision-makers
Excellent communication, negotiation and closing skills
Commercial awareness with the ability to work towards sales, revenue and margin targets
A proactive, self-motivated and target-driven approach
Ability to work independently and plan customer visits effectively
Comfortable spending the majority of your working week out in the field
Full UK driving licence
Desirable Skills
It would be advantageous if you have:
Previous sales experience within foodservice, food wholesale, catering or hospitality
Experience selling directly to foodservice end users
An existing network of customers or industry contacts across Birmingham and the wider Midlands
Experience selling into restaurants, takeaways, QSR operators, hotels, pubs, cafés, caterers, care homes or education
Experience identifying and winning high-volume or multi-site accounts
Knowledge of the Birmingham and Midlands foodservice market
Experience growing spend and product penetration within existing accounts
Previous experience working for a foodservice wholesaler, distributor or supplier
Apply: If you are interested in this role, please apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch. xwzovoh
People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.