At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and grow customer relationships in the fresh seafood sector across the UK.
- Company: Leading business in the seafood industry with a focus on sales growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, long-term career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to manage UK-wide accounts and build lasting customer relationships.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and make an impact in the fast-paced seafood market.
- Qualifications: Sales experience in fresh seafood and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are partnering with a leading business within the seafood sector that is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join its commercial team based in the North of Aberdeenshire. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional with a background in fresh seafood sales who understands the demands of a fast-moving market and is passionate about building long-term customer relationships across the UK.
Based on-site, 5 days a week, you will be responsible for managing and developing customer relationships throughout the UK. Working closely with internal teams, you will drive sales growth by identifying opportunities, securing new business, and maximising existing accounts.
- Develop and maintain relationships with wholesale, foodservice, catering, and hospitality customers across the UK.
- Manage and grow existing customer accounts while identifying new business opportunities.
- Conduct outbound sales activity to generate revenue and expand market share.
- Negotiate pricing and commercial agreements.
- Achieve and exceed sales and revenue targets.
- Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts.
Previous sales experience within the fresh seafood industry is required, along with experience selling into wholesale, foodservice, catering, hospitality, or distribution markets. A strong understanding of the fresh seafood supply chain and the challenges of a perishable product environment is essential. Excellent communication, negotiation, and account management skills are necessary, as well as an existing network of contacts within the UK seafood, wholesale, or foodservice sectors. Experience managing UK-wide customer accounts is also important.
Competitive salary DOE and long-term career development opportunities are available. If you have a successful track record in fresh seafood sales and are looking for a role with national responsibility, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Accounts Manager with Sales in Fraserburgh employer: Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner
Join a leading business in the seafood sector that values its employees and fosters a collaborative work culture. With a focus on long-term career development, this role offers competitive salaries and the chance to build meaningful relationships across the UK market. Located in the scenic North of Aberdeenshire, you will thrive in a dynamic environment that encourages growth and innovation in the fast-paced fresh seafood industry.
Contact Details:
Protea Recruitment Ltd | Food | Drinks | FMCG Recruitment Partner Recruitment Team
