At a Glance
- Tasks: Support the sales team by managing accounts and coordinating customer initiatives.
- Company: Leading food manufacturer known for essential and trendy products.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, car allowance, 25 days holiday, and hybrid work.
- Other info: Opportunity for growth with nationwide travel and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make an impact in the food retail industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in FMCG food or drink and strong analytical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
This food manufacturer provides an ever-evolving range of essential classics and on-trend products. They pride themselves on the ability to deliver next day, which contributes highly to their leading position in the UK retail (own label) and foodservice markets.
About the Role
The purpose of your role is to provide commercial and administrative support to the retail sales team, helping to deliver customer plans and business objectives. You will analyse performance data, coordinate customer initiatives and work closely with internal teams to keep projects on track and customers well supported.
Key Tasks
- Drive the day-to-day support of the sales function by working closely with the Sales Director and National Account Managers to ensure customer plans, priorities and commercial objectives are delivered effectively.
- Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, build strong relationships while coordinating promotions, maintaining accurate pricing, and ensuring excellent customer service across all interactions.
- Produce sales reports, commercial analysis and forecasts to support business planning, identify opportunities for growth and contribute to category reviews.
- Work alongside Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance to ensure seamless execution of customer activities, resolve issues promptly and support the successful delivery of sales initiatives.
- Maintain retailer portals, prepare for customer meetings, record actions and ensure all customer data, documentation and commercial information is accurate, up to date and completed within agreed deadlines.
About You
At least one year of experience within FMCG food or drink. Exposure to UK grocery multiples and commercial awareness with confidence to work with buyers. Strong Excel and analytical skills; experience with retailer systems would be advantageous.
Compensation and Benefits
The Sales Support Executive job pays £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience. The package includes a car allowance of £500 per month, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and standard office hours Monday to Friday.
Location
This is a hybrid role with nationwide travel required. The successful candidate should live within a commutable distance to Wolverhampton. The site is based in West Midlands and is commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Cannock, Dudley and surrounding areas.
