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Full-Time|Permanent
Warwickshire
Posted 4 weeks ago
Job Title: Sales Executive – Grower Warwickshire Job Description: Are you an enthusiastic, energetic, and highly driven individual with exceptional communication skills? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? If so, we want you to join the team as a Sales Executive at one of the most respected Baby Leaf, Salad, Herb and edible flower growers in the country! As a Sales Executive, you will play a pivotal role in promoting and selling their premium products to a diverse range of customers. You'll be responsible for driving growth, identifying new business opportunities, and strengthening existing relationships with clients. Your inquisitive nature and ambitious mindset will be key to your success in this role, as you'll constantly seek new ways to improve sales and exceed targets. Key Responsibilities:
  • Building Relationships: Develop and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients to drive business growth.
  • Sales Strategy: Work closely with the sales team to develop and execute strategic plans to meet and exceed sales targets.
  • Customer Engagement: Effectively communicate our product’s value proposition to a wide range of customers and stakeholders.
  • Market Analysis: Stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and customer needs to identify new opportunities.
  • Product Knowledge: Maintain a deep understanding of all salad and herb offerings and their benefits, sharing this expertise with customers.
  • Lead Generation: Identify and approach new customers to expand our reach in the market.
  • Reporting: Regularly track and report on sales performance and progress toward targets.
Key Qualities:
  • Enthusiastic & Energetic: You are motivated and passionate about sales and the food industry.
  • Exceptional Communication Skills: You can articulate ideas clearly, listen actively, and build rapport with a diverse range of clients.
  • Relationship-Oriented: You understand the importance of nurturing relationships to build trust and drive long-term business.
  • Inquisitive & Ambitious: You have a natural curiosity and desire to continuously learn and grow, always seeking new opportunities.
  • Goal-Oriented: You are driven by targets and are motivated to succeed.
Qualifications:
  • Previous experience in sales (no matter how limited), preferably in the food or agricultural sector (though not mandatory).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • A proactive and results-oriented approach to sales.
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Join us at one of the most respected Baby Leaf, Salad, Herbs and edible flower growers in the country and be part of a team that's passionate about delivering high-quality products to customers. If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level, we want to hear from you! Please send your CV to Frank@FMKconsulting.co   (just.co) or give Frank a call 07734 861 080.  

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Sales Executive

Job Title: Sales Executive – Grower Warwickshire Job Description: Are you an enthusiastic, energetic, and highly driven individual with exceptional communication skills? Do you enjoy building meanin...

Full-Time|Permanent
South Staffordshire
Posted 4 months ago
Account Manager - FMCG (Chilled Products) Company Overview This company is a global leader with an enviable integrated supply base, specialising in providing chilled fresh products to retail clients across the UK, Ireland, and the EU. They are known for their innovative approach, high-quality standards, and commitment to sustainability. Their key customers include major retailers across the UK, Ireland, and Europe, and are now looking for an experienced Account Manager to help further grow these critical relationships. Position: Account Manager Sector: FMCG (Chilled Fresh Products) Location: South Staffordshire Reports to: Sales Director Key Responsibilities:
  • Client Relationship Management: Act as the primary point of contact for key retail customers in the UK, Ireland, and the EU, ensuring strong, positive relationships.
  • Account Growth: Identify and develop new business opportunities within existing accounts to drive growth, profitability, and market share in the FMCG Fresh products category.
  • Retailer Collaboration: Work closely with retail partners to understand their needs, align on product offerings, and deliver on shared goals. You will collaborate with both UK and EU-based retail clients, ensuring seamless service and product delivery.
  • Sales Strategy Execution: Implement and manage account-specific sales plans, ensuring alignment with overall business strategies and achieving sales targets.
  • Product Knowledge: Stay updated on trends and developments in the Fresh produce categories, particularly Citrus and Grape, to provide retailers with insights and recommendations.
  • Cross-functional Coordination: Work closely with internal teams including Supply Chain, Operations, and Marketing to ensure the timely and accurate delivery of products to retail clients.
  • Reporting & Analysis: Regularly analyse account performance, sales data, and market trends, providing insights and recommendations for improvement. Prepare regular reports on account progress for senior management.
Key Requirements:
  • Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in Account management, Sales, in Retail Buying, CRM or business development within the FMCG industry, ideally focusing on fresh produce.
  • Retail Expertise: As a Supplier to major retail customers OR as a Buyer in a UK Retailer.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent communication and negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.
  • Analytical Skills: Ability to analyse market trends, sales data, and customer feedback to shape and refine account strategies.
  • Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to addressing customer issues or concerns.
  • Industry Knowledge: A good understanding of the FMCG retail landscape in the UK, Ireland, ideally with experience in working within the chilled products sector.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to travel across the UK, as required to meet with clients and partners.
Preferred:
  • Languages: Fluency in English is required; additional language skills in another European language would be an advantage.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary and bonus structure plus car allowance
  • Opportunity to work with a leading global brand in the FMCG sector
  • Career progression and professional development opportunities
  • A dynamic and inclusive working environment
This role is ideal for a driven individual with a passion for the FMCG industry, you can be on the Supply side or a Buyer within UK Retail. If you have experience in chilled products, ideally fresh produce and enjoy working in a fast-paced and friendly environment, we look forward to your application. Please send your CV to frank@FMKConsulting.co   (just .co) . If you would like a chat call Frank on + 44 (0) 7734 861 080.  

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Job Category

Account Manager

Type

Full Time / Permanent

Location

South Staffordshire

Salary

Excellent + Car Allowance

Job Number

F2258

Account Manager – FMCG (Chilled Products) Company Overview This company is a global leader with an enviable integrated supply base, specialising in providing chilled fresh products to retail cli...

Full-Time|Permanent
Shropshire
Posted 5 months ago
Procurement Manager About the Company This is a well-established Importer, integrated grower and distributer to UK Retail with Global representation, particular emphasis on their main growing area; South Africa. Their main Sites in the UK are in Shropshire (Prep Fruit) and Lincolnshire. There are other 3pl sites used. They have a comprehensive supply base already in place with advanced strategic procurement plans for the next five years. Role responsibilities This a new position created as a response to continued growth in all the categories. The main purpose for the job is to manage the grape and citrus category for the company. This will involve maintaining all Supplier relations on a Global level, excluding South Africa. There will be additional responsibilities on purchasing Melon, Pineapple and Apples for the onsite prepared fruit section. *To manage and develop the Grape and Citrus categories alongside key suppliers from India, Egypt, Greece, Morocco and Turkey. Trading channels with these countries have already been established. *’Own the category’ from concept to customer delivery. *Manage returns and profitability of each source. *Engage the most cost-effective methods for delivery of the products. *Manage procurement for the company prepared fruit department (Melon, Pineapple & Apple). * Monitor stocks, production and specifications for prepared fruit. *During the season offer support with South African Grape and Citrus procurement. * Be responsible for your areas Budget (weekly), Supplier assessment (annually). *Manage all quality control issues, including supplier claims and ongoing quality. *Attention to the detail and accuracy of supply and demand planning. *Lead and influence others on a Customer First culture. *Champion and communicate all company initiatives with internal and external stakeholders.    
Key Competencies   ·       Experience in global procurement with at least one product group we currently consider as our core product line ·       Has a proven track record of working at senior level and is able to demonstrate experience and knowledge ·       Experience of working in a collaborative and co-operative environment, making implementation of basic procedures easier for procurement plan, management information, budgeting, team meetings etc. ·       Experience within the retail environment in Western Europe and using this knowledge and experience to create growth with the Eastern Europe and using this knowledge and experience to create growth with the Eastern European retail environment. ·       Versatile and proactive leadership style with the ability to engage and motivate teams. ·       Ability to recognise and respond to changing business needs ·       Excellent financial awareness and commercial acumen ·       Ability to work. under pressure and to tight deadlines. ·       Committed to continuous development of teams. ·       A team contributor across the company beyond own area boundaries ·       Provides a clear vision, adds value where involved, strong problem evaluation and solution. ·       Creates opportunities, overcome obstacles and thinks outside of the box ·       Adaptability to cope with the needs of a rapidly growing environment across multiple countries ·       Analytical thinker capable of dealing with complexity and handling multiple tasks This Role requires a high degree of personal motivation and resilience
  The Offer An excellent salary + Bonus + WFH options + Large Co Benefits To apply Send your CV directly to Frank on frank@FMKconsulting.co or let’s have a chat on +44(0) 7734 861080

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Procurement Manager About the Company This is a well-established Importer, integrated grower and distributer to UK Retail with Global representation, particular emphasis on their main growing area; So...

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Fresh Produce & Food, Food Service, Farming, Horticulture, Agriculture, Viticulture, Hydroponics, Retail, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Beer, Wine and Spirits, Vineyard Management, Agronomy