Business Development Executive - seafood in South East

Business Development Executive - Seafood

£45,000 - £55,000
Homebased (South UK)
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 9128

The company

Established over 20 years ago, this company has built a reputation as food experts. Whether it is food sourcing, research driven product development or competitive market positioning, they take pride in their achievements.  They very much focus on their belief that food is first and foremost about people.

About the Business Development Executive job

We are seeking an experienced and commercially focused Seafood Development Executive to drive profitable sales growth across Southern UK.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record within the frozen seafood industry, with experience selling to wholesalers, distributors, processors, manufacturers and foodservice operators. They will combine strong commercial acumen, industry knowledge and relationship-building skills to develop existing accounts and secure new business opportunities.

Key tasks

• Develop sales with existing customers while identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Manage relationships with seafood wholesalers, frozen food distributors, processors, manufacturers and foodservice customers.
• Achieve sales, margin and growth targets in line with company objectives.
• Conduct customer meetings, presentations and business reviews.
• Identify market trends, product opportunities and customer requirements.
• Negotiate commercial agreements and support profitable account growth.
• Attend trade exhibitions and industry events.
• Provide market intelligence and sales forecasts to management.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of the company's seafood category and customer offering.

About You

• Minimum 5 years' experience in the frozen seafood sector.
• Proven success in seafood sales and business development within the UK market.
• Strong network of contacts within the UK frozen seafood industry.
• Excellent knowledge of frozen fish and seafood products, specifications and applications.
• Strong commercial awareness with effective negotiation and account management skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and capable of managing a remote territory.
• Full clean driving licence.

More details

The Business Development Executive job is Homebased (South UK) and is paying £45,000 - £55,000 according to your experience.

The package includes 15% performance bonus and car/car allowance.

The working hours are Monday - Friday.

Alternate job titles

Sales Development Executive | Key Account Manager | National Account Manager | Sales Account Executive| Food Industry Sales Jobs | Food Commercial Jobs | Food Manufacturing Commercial Jobs | Sales Executive | Business Development

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