Company Description
Giotto Legno UK Ltd, established in 2019 and based in Maidenhead, United Kingdom, is an import-export company connecting Italian producers with the UK market. Supported by its Italian branch in the Verona area, the company focuses on international logistics and supply chain management for high-quality “Made in Italy” products. Giotto Legno UK works closely with both wholesale and retail channels in Britain to ensure consistent and reliable product availability. The company is committed to promoting authentic Italian food and related products, offering efficient routes from production to market and fostering long-term commercial partnerships.
Role Description
The Sales Agent – Italian Food & HORECA role is a full-time on-site position based in Maidenhead. This role is responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities in the HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants, Cafés) and retail sectors, with a focus on Italian food products. Day-to-day tasks include managing and expanding a portfolio of clients, conducting sales visits, presenting product ranges, negotiating pricing and terms, and preparing sales proposals. The role also involves maintaining strong relationships with existing customers, coordinating with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely deliveries, updating sales reports, and providing feedback on market trends to support commercial strategy. The Sales Agent will represent Giotto Legno UK at trade events and tastings, and support training activities related to product knowledge for customers and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- Candidates should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills to build and maintain professional relationships with HORECA and retail customers.
- Candidates should possess customer service abilities to manage inquiries, resolve issues, and provide a high level of support throughout the sales process.
- Candidates should possess sales skills, including prospecting, negotiation, closing, and account management within food, beverage, or related sectors.
- Candidates should possess knowledge or experience in insurance and commercial terms, including basic understanding of trade-related risk and contractual conditions.
- Candidates should possess training skills to deliver product presentations, tastings, and educational sessions to clients and internal teams.
- Experience in the food and beverage industry, particularly Italian products or HORECA channels, is highly beneficial.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities.
- Working proficiency in Italian and English is an advantage; other European languages are a plus.
- Valid right to work in the UK and willingness to work on-site in Maidenhead and travel to client locations as needed.
- Background in sales, business, hospitality, or a related field is preferred, though equivalent practical experience is also valued.
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