About Us
Elite Fine Foods are a Regional Foodservice Wholesaler based in Newhaven, we offer next day deliveries around London and the South-East. We pride ourselves on customer service and have a dedicated sales team on hand to assist with orders, menu planning and customer requests. We are part of Caterfood Buying Group which ensures we have access to a great range of own label products and competitive pricing.
We are all extremely passionate about food, and we also are passionate about our customers and their experience with us.
The Role
We are seeking a motivated and results-driven Sales Development Executive to join our dynamic foodservice sales team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the field sales team, nurturing leads, and developing relationships with clients in the foodservice sector. This position plays a crucial role in expanding our customer base and driving sales growth.
Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the sales team to develop effective sales strategies and proposals.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Develop and maintain a pipeline of potential clients in the foodservice industry.
• Identify and qualify new sales opportunities through research and networking.
• Help prepare and deliver presentations to potential clients, showcasing our products and services.
• Track and report on sales metrics, providing insights for not only the sales team but also for purchasing and logistics.
• Attend industry events to promote our brand and network with potential clients
• Prepare and collate all relevant information for incoming tenders.
• Stay knowledgeable about industry trends , competitors, and market conditions.
• Ensuring existing and new customer have an additional point of contact.

Skills and Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with customers.
• Proven experience in a sales development role, or customer services, preferably from a foodservice/ wholesale background.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A self-motivated and results oriented mindset, with a passion for food and customer experience.

What we offer
Competitive salary and commission structure
Opportunities for professional development and career development.
Health Plan (After probation)
Staff Discount on products
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Application question(s):

• Do you have intermediate level excel skills (V-Lookups, Pivot Tables, Basic Formula's)?
• Do you live within a 45 minute commute of Bury St Edmunds?
• Where are you based?
• Do you have a passion for food and excellent customer service?
• Do you have sales or customer service experience?
• Do you have experience creating Powerpoint presentations?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person