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Sales Distribution Executive – Branded ambient Foodservice solutions

Employer
Midas Selection Ltd
Location
Bournemouth, Southampton, Crawley, Brighton, Croydon, Guildford, Reading
Salary
28-32K Basic Salary 34K OTE, Company Car
Closing date
16 Feb 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Sales

Job Details

Sales Distribution Executive – Branded ambient Foodservice solutions

REWARDS:  28-32K Basic Salary 34K OTE, Company Car

Excellent opportunity with a market leading, globally recognised foodservice manufacturer

THE COMPANY: 

We are a dedicated foodservice division within one the largest foodservice manufacturers both in the UK and globally. We manufacturer many of the world’s leading brands including many held in high regard within the foodservice sector.  We specialise in a product range providing culinary back of house (BOH) and retail front of house (FOH) solutions that allow foodservice customers to grow their business. 

In the dynamic and innovative area of Foodservice, we have strong reach into international and national chain accounts together with a strong presence across independent, single unit outlets.
However, a gap has been identified in reaching regional chains, and these offer an important area of growth for the foodservice division. 

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who has proven success in a customer executive role, is looking to make the next step towards national account management. 

THE ROLE:

This position is a key role with our organisation and involved interfacing with our wholesale partners.
You will be responsible for introducing new products to our wholesale partners and implementing promotions.
This will involve investing time with telesales department and field sales executives within these foodservice distributors.
You will work autonomously and plan your own journey plan, and work closely with our marketing team in order to produce engaging and effective strategies with your clients.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the strongest foodservice brands in the UK and help support our growth in the foodservice channel.

THE APPLICANT.

We are ideally seeking to speak to proven sales professionals with experience selling into the foodservice and catering sector.

  • Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in sales at Head Chef or contract catering manager level.
  • Experience working for a foodservice brand and selling via the foodservice wholesale channel will prove advantageous.
  • Candidates must have strong business development skills and drive to achieve new business.
  • A background working for a foodservice food manufacturer or wholesaler is preferable although candidates with a strong sales background in other sectors and a passion for foodservice will also be considered.
  • Candidates must be driven, energetic sales professionals able to plan and implement their own journey plan.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for foodservice candidates seeking to further their career with a genuine foodservice brand leader.

LOCATION: 

Bournemouth, Southampton, Crawley, Brighton, Croydon, Guildford, Reading
    
Midas Selection Ltd specialises in recruiting Sales, Marketing and Executive level professionals into the Coffee, Vending and Beverage Equipment Industry. Midas Selection Ltd operates as an Employment Agency.

All applicants send CVS to paul.haworth@midas-selection.com

Company

About Midas 

Midas is an established and industry accredited executive recruitment consultancy. Since inception in 2003, Midas has developed close partnerships with many blue chip employers encompassing sectors such as Foodservice, Healthcare, Manufacturing, CPG to name just a few. Core expertise is within Sales, Marketing and Executive recruitment. Typical assignments would include Field Sales Executives, Key Account Managers, Business Development Managers, National Account Managers, Sales Managers, Sales Controllers, Category Managers, Product Managers, NPD, Demand Planners, Marketing Managers, Sales Directors, Marketing Directors and Managing Directors.

Midas has full UK coverage via offices in the West Midlands and also recruits for European roles on behalf of their customer base. Midas Selection is a proud member of The Recruitment and Employment Confederation

The team of experienced consultants are aligned to vertical sectors, thereby marrying together not only recruitment expertise but also specific sector knowledge, this ensures that Midas fully understands the dynamics of the markets served. Business talent is delivered via three predominant avenues; talent targeting (headhunting), on and off line advertising campaigns, and extensive database selection. We assign one account manager to each of our customers for all recruitment, irrespective of geography, this increases efficiencies and understanding and limits unnecessary communication.

Midas Selection specialises in Sales, Marketing and Executive appointments, through to C Level Appointments, across the UK with forays into other European destinations.
 

Company info
Website
Telephone
0121 214 3740
Location
AFE Business Centre
Anchorage Road
The Royal Borough of Sutton Coldfield
Birmingham
West Midlands
B74 4XG
GB

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