Job Description

Field Sales Representative



Are you someone who is resilient and likes a challenge? Have you got experience in winning new business opportunities, are you a foodie? Then we have something for you!



JJ Food Service are looking for an experienced Field Sales Representative to ensure they obtain new high-profile clients at a complex level, having clear knowledge of the market and the focus of the role will be to expand the JJ brand into the new markets. The success of the role will be measured by number of new customers and their retention as well as increase in sales turnover and gross profit.



This is a field-based position.You will need to be flexible and able to travel as required

Salary:

up to 40,000 per annum + OTE Bonus

To be successful you must have:

Prior experience in new business development in Food Service Sector or national accounts position with successful achievements in winning in multiple sectors and managing a tender with sector

Be able to successfully work on own initiative

Selling and negotiation skills

Knowledge in commercial insight and key profit levers

Excellent communication and relationship building skills

Good understanding of JJ Food Service Ltd, business and high end restaurants sector in London

Able to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Work towards tight deadlines

Be able to keep up to date with industry trends, regulations and legislation Responsibilities of the role:

Ensure commercial new business is won, via active prospecting and by managing a pipeline of prospect opportunities.

Understand the market in which the company operates and how the organization's products and services are used within the market

Grow and maintain customer relationships in line with a growth target and strong links

Use successful techniques for winning contracts, which include communicating the unique selling points of JJ Food Service Ltd, being aware of the company's operating and profit margins and of course understanding the clients' specific requirements Our benefits:

5% Profit-Sharing scheme

Sales Bonus

Training and development

Business mileage

28 days paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 days of leave with length of service

Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings through our JJ family portal

Free support with personal legal, medical, health and wellbeing issues

A free telephone counselling service

Free secure parking

Cycle to work scheme If you feel you have the necessary skills, apply today! Our friendly team will be in touch if your application is successful.



About JJ Foodservice

JJ Foodservice is an award-winning foodservice provider, with 12 branches across the UK.

Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to enjoy chef-quality ingredients, served by a friendly team that cares. More than 35 years later, that same passion for food runs deep throughout our business.

We welcome a positive attitude over ability, and our team are highly motivated in everything they do. Get ready to step on a rocket when you join the JJ Family.

JJ Foodservice is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive culture and encouraging a diversity of people. No matter who you are, what you look like, or where you are from, you can find your place at JJ Foodservice.

JJ Foodservice were announced National Wholesaler of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards 2024.