Job Description

About JDM Food Group

Founded in 1999 and rooted in Lincolnshire, JDM Food Group began by sourcing premium garlic and ginger--since then, we've evolved into Smart Flavourists, expertly transforming high-quality ingredients into innovative sauces, pastes, marinades, and more. With state-of-the-art facilities and an integrated supply chain spanning ingredient sourcing to packaging, we deliver exceptional flavour solutions across the UK and Europe. Driven by food safety, sustainability, and innovation, we're proud to create products that set the standard for quality and taste.

The Role

We are seeking a

Sales Executive

to drive growth across our Manufacturing and Retail channels. In this

site-based role

, you will manage internal resources while building and maintaining strong customer relationships to deliver profitable, sustainable sales growth in line with JDM's objectives.

Working closely with the Business Development team, you will support all commercial activity--from Category Insight, Innovation, and NPD through to customer service, forecasting, and cost-saving initiatives. Your focus will be on maximising account performance, identifying new opportunities for growth, and ensuring excellent service to your designated accounts.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 08:30-17:00) role reporting directly to the

Manufacturing Account Manager

, in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where attention to detail and clear communication are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Support the Manufacturing and Retail Commercial team, understanding customer strategies and aligning JDM's position to deliver growth. Work closely with Commercial and NPD teams to analyse trends, understand consumer behaviour, and apply insights to customer strategies. Manage commercial issues for designated accounts, including New Business tracker, proposals, forecasting, and day-to-day pricing. Support pricing negotiations in line with contract periods to maintain account profitability. Defend existing sales while identifying opportunities for growth through NPD or competitive positioning. Collaborate with the NPD department to drive proactive product development. Provide commercial support across internal departments to ensure excellent customer service levels. Represent JDM's EPIC values internally and externally, building strong relationships. Coordinate multi-point interactions with customers across Purchasing, Supply Chain, Development, and Technical teams.

Skills & Attributes

Strong IT skills, particularly Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.). Excellent communication skills, both in person and via telephone/email. Highly organised and able to self-manage repetitive tasks. Able to use initiative and work independently where required. Collaborative team player, professional, polite, and respectful. Proactive in finding solutions and improving processes. Flexible and adaptable approach to work. Fluent in written and verbal English.

Why Join Us?

At JDM Food Group, you'll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking business where people are at the heart of what we do. We offer a modern working environment, opportunities for growth and development, and the chance to make a real impact in a business that is constantly evolving.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 29,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Kirton PE20 3DJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):

Have you ever been convicted of a criminal offence? (You do not need to disclose any offence considered spent under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.) If yes, please provide details.
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person