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 perks.
- Other info: Enjoy a creative culture with regular team events and career progression.
- Why this job: Join a growing team where your impact is valued and rewarded.
- Qualifications: Sales experience and a full UK driving licence are essential.
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
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm (work from home on Fridays)
- 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, PerkBox discounts and wellbeing support, plus staff product discounts
Responsibilities
- Generate new business opportunities through proactive lead generation and market research
- Prospect and engage potential customers through cold calling and outbound outreach
- Manage inbound enquiries and convert opportunities into new business
- 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 your sales pipeline using the CRM, ensuring accurate daily updates
- Attend exhibitions, trade shows and customer events to build your network and generate leads
- Stay informed on market trends and competitor activity to identify new commercial opportunities
- Work closely with sales, marketing and customer service teams to support business growth
- Support the successful onboarding and development of new customer accounts
What We're Looking For
- Full UK Driving Licence and own vehicle are essential due to travel
- Experience in a customer-facing or sales role (B2B or B2C)
- Confident building relationships and developing new business opportunities
- Strong communication and negotiation skills
- Self-motivated, resilient and comfortable working towards targets
- A genuine interest in food, drink or hospitality would be highly advantageous
- Positive, energetic and adaptable approach
If you're looking to join a growing business where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact, earn uncapped commission and develop your career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your most recent CV.
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