Field Sales Executive - Hospitality/Catering

About the role

An established international business supplying hospitality, retail, catering specialists and distributors with innovative products for commercial markets across Europe and beyond is recruiting a UK Field Sales Executive. The role is based in the South East of England, with regular presence required in Central London. It covers the full sales process, from identifying opportunities and arranging meetings through to negotiation, account development and closing new business.

Key responsibilities

• Develop business opportunities across the UK and build a strong customer base among hospitality, retail, catering specialists and distributors.
• Manage and grow existing accounts by identifying new opportunities and increasing sales.
• Meet customers face-to-face, present solutions and build long-term relationships.
• Take ownership of the full sales process, from lead generation through to negotiation and closing.
• Manage your own nationwide territory, sales pipeline and targets with plenty of autonomy.

Required profile

• Previous experience in sales, business development or account management.
• Confidence in developing new business and building customer relationships.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel regularly across the UK, including overnight stays when necessary.

Required skills

• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Commercially minded, with a strong focus on achieving results.
• Self-motivated and organised, with good pipeline and follow-up skills.

What we offer

• Salary of around £35,000 per annum plus commission.
• OTE of £50,000 per annum.