Recruitment specialists for the Fresh Produce, Food, Agriculture, Viticulture & FMCG Industries.

We are looking for a Senior Sales Manager to join the Wholesale Team of a fantastic Fresh Produce client in Kent.

Our client, established in 1953, is a leading importer, packer, and distributor of fresh fruits and vegetables within the European market. Committed to sourcing and delivering high-quality produce, they collaborate with suppliers and clients worldwide to exceed expectations. With offices in both the UK and Spain, our client provides exceptional service to wholesale, retail, and catering sectors globally. Their dedication to quality and excellence has positioned them as a trusted name in fresh produce distribution.

The Senior Sales Manager will develop and implement effective sales strategies to grow our client’s market share within the wholesale sector. Responsibilities include managing key client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, leading the sales team, conducting market analysis, and achieving sales targets. The role also involves close collaboration with other departments to ensure exceptional customer service, accurate forecasting, and timely delivery to clients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales management, specifically within wholesale, client relationship management, and business development
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication skills
• Solid understanding of market trends and strong product knowledge
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency in CRM tools and other sales management software
• Experience in the fresh produce sector is essential
• Ability to work on-site and collaborate efficiently with colleagues and other departments
• Full driving licence required

Send a CV over to georgina@fmkconsulting.co or frank@fmkconsulting.co to apply.

A forward looking and exciting Fresh Produce business are looking for an ambitious, sales orientated and highly motivated individual to join their team in a Sales / Commercial or Trading capacity. Our client is looking for someone who will willing to learn and grow in a Sales or Trading role, so this a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to get a head start in never ‘a dull moment’ career. The UK company is relatively young (estb 2010) and was created to form the European fresh produce Marketing arm of their South American partners. This is a strong relationship with the UK company establishing other global suppliers with the same quality and service ethics.   This company has a great reputation and the advantage of being vertically integrated with top growers in South America. They are committed to strategic expansion and want to involve in mentoring and developing young talent into a purposeful and fulfilling career. Are you that individual? You will be assisting with the growth of existing business, developing new business accounts to include new product areas and new customers within the UK Retail and Non retail markets. You will be working closely with the Fresh Team, constantly ensuring the actions that are being taken are in their best interest. This is an opportunity for a person possibly, currently in a junior position in Sales or can demonstrate a commercial know-how or entrepreneurial spirit and looking for their next step to really advance their career. You will be a fast learner, enthusiastic with a thirst to learn about all that matters in the world of Fresh Produce. Excellent communication skills, a people person and an insatiable drive to succeed. The Role As a successful Trading / Sales Manager, your motivation should be about maintain current customers and always looking how to improve the offer and gaining new customers. As a trader you will be marketing the company’s own fresh produce to markets around the country (possibly Globally) and also utilise your experience to introduce other products as opportunities arise. Building strong relationships with the markets and developing new contacts where possible. Working with international sources, ensuring good value and good quality produce is always a priority. Training and mentoring will be provided if / when needed. The Ideal Candidate:

• You will need to have excellent negotiation skills with a resilient and "can do" attitude.
• You will need natural trading ability with a good commercial insight.
• Experience in fresh produce will be a bonus but it's not essential.
• You must have a passion for business and use this to build your knowledge of the produce industry.
• Language skills are advantageous

  Salary and bonus will be competitive and levelled at attracting the best

Our client is a growing business has been all about British apples and pears since before you were born!

An opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and diligent electrically biased Mult-Skilled Engineer to join our client's Engineering team. The purpose of this role is to support with and facilitate the planned, preventative and routine maintenance of a range of equipment and machinery on site to ensure the smooth running of our facility.

Responsibilities may include:

· To ensure all machines and equipment are maintained to the optimum standards through adequate maintenance

· Using fault finding techniques, react quickly to faults and breakdowns, communicating clearly with affected parties and working efficiently to fix the issue.

· Minimise the likelihood of breakdowns by keeping equipment in a good state of repair and seeking continuous improvement opportunities by looking for ways to reduce the cost impact to the business as a result of downtime and ensuring a systematic planned maintenance programme is in place

· Communicate with production teams to advance plan for downtime on machinery for service/modification or repairs that need carrying out

· Maintaining a stock of critical spare parts as well as ordering parts for service and repair work

· Ensuring work is carried out in a safe and efficient manner and in accordance with health and safety regulations

· Assisting with the installation and commissioning of new equipment

· Maintaining technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and benchmarking best-practice

 

Our perfect Multi-Skilled Engineer would have:

· Proven experience of working as a Multi-Skilled Engineer in a similar manufacturing environment

· An electrical apprenticeship served (City & Guilds), HNC, ONC, NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition or similar

· A strong electrical basis with mechanical skills

· A strong awareness of and full commitment to the adherence of health and safety guidelines

· A proactive approach with a focus on driving improvement

· Excellent attention to detail; strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills

· Experience of using CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems)

· Effective communication skills; can engage with all levels of the business with a minimum of B2 in English

· The ability to manage multiple tasks with the ability to reprioritise whilst continuing to manage expectations

· PLC fault finding & diagnostics experience

 

The hours you would work:

A 4 on 4 off rotating shift comprising of 07:00-19:00 and 12:00-24:00. During peak periods, shifts may change to 09:00-21:00

 

What else we can offer you:

· 28 days holiday including bank holidays (with an opportunity to earn more holiday based on your length of service)

· Competitive salary

· Pension scheme

· Fortnightly pay

· Learning and development opportunities

· Discretionary Christmas bonus

· Free onsite parking

· Access to free Wi-Fi

· Free fresh fruit!

Send a CV to georgina@fmkconsulting.co or frank@fmkconsulting.co to apply!