At a Glance
- Tasks: Generate new business opportunities and build strong customer relationships.
- Company: A fun, family-run business in the food and drink sector.
- Benefits: £33,000 salary plus uncapped commission, 23 days holiday, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Enjoy regular team events and work from home on Fridays.
- Why this job: Join a growing company with a creative culture and clear progression opportunities.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales or customer-facing roles and a full UK driving licence.
The predicted salary is between 33000 - 33000 £ per year.
Location: Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Salary: £33,000 basic + uncapped commission
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the client:
Our client is a well-established, family‑run business operating within the food and drink sector. They are known for their creativity, strong industry expertise, and passion for delivering high‑quality products. With a fun, energetic and collaborative culture, they work closely with customers to bring new ideas to life. This is a growing business with a strong reputation for innovation, service and long‑standing customer partnerships across the UK and beyond.
Details:
- Mon‑Fri, 8:30am‑5:00pm (Work from Home on Friday)
- Regular UK travel for client meetings, events and exhibitions
- Occasional weekend work required for industry events (time off in lieu provided)
- Sociable, creative and collaborative culture with regular team events and socials
- Strong earning potential with uncapped commission and clear progression opportunities within a growing business
- 23 days holiday + Bank Holidays (rising to 30 days) + birthday half‑day, plus PerkBox discounts/wellbeing support and staff product discounts
Responsibilities:
- Generate new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and research
- Carry out cold calling and manage inbound enquiries
- Build and develop strong relationships with new and existing customers
- Book and attend client meetings, including product demonstrations
- Identify upselling and cross‑selling opportunities across the product range
- Manage activity and pipeline using CRM systems, ensuring accurate daily updates
- Attend exhibitions, trade shows and customer events
- Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity to support sales growth
- Collaborate closely with internal teams including sales, marketing and customer service
- Support account development during the early lifecycle of new customers
What we're looking for:
- Full UK Driving Licence & Own car is essential due to travel
- Experience in a customer‑facing or sales role (B2B or B2C)
- Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
- Resilient, self‑motivated and comfortable working in a target‑driven environment
- Genuine interest in food, drink or hospitality would be highly advantageous
- Positive, energetic and adaptable personality
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