Job Description

Sales Assistant - Oriental Specialist



We're looking for a friendly, confident communicator to join our Sales team. Do you have a sale driven attitude and are committed to delivering excellence? Then this could be the role for you.



Candidate will have a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy meeting new people. You will happily interact with customers face-to-face daily to provide the first-class service we are well known for.



The perfect candidate will maintain excellent customer service, whilst processing sales and inputting orders into our system.



Salary: 25,400.00 per annum

We are looking for applicants who have the following skills:

Strong customer service experience, ideally within a telesales environment Great telephone manners and email writing skills Ability to engage with customers on the phone in a friendly and professional way Strong computer skills and experience working with Dynamics AX. Knowledge of langauages such as Thai/Korean/Japanese/Mandarin would be an advantage. Eligibility to live and work in the UK A good standard of spoken English Great communication and people skills A friendly, positive, problem-solving nature Computer literacy (including Microsoft Word and Excel)

Responsibilities of the role:

Identify sales opportunities to grow existing customer accounts Generate sales through contact with prospective customers Respond efficiently to queries with appropriate information on products and services Manage designated accounts Interact with customers and process sales quickly, accurately and efficiently Initiate sales leads in order to promote product sales and increase annual turnover, in line with sales targets Generate sales through contact with prospective customers, acting as a sales representative when required

Our benefits:

28 days paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 days 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.