- Hybrid / International Food Business / Career Development -
A leading supplier of specialist Asian foods in the UK is currently recruiting a Sales Executive to support and develop key foodservice accounts.
The Sales Executive will be responsible for supporting account management activities, developing customer relationships, and contributing to commercial growth within the UK restaurant and retail market. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone early in their sales career to develop towards a Key Account Manager position within a growing international food business.
The ideal candidate should have sales or customer-facing commercial experience, strong relationship-building skills, and a commercial mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects.
(Ref: SE47552 - Please include this when making any enquiries.)

Main Responsibilities
• Support the day-to-day management of key foodservice customer accounts and build long-term relationships
• Identify sales growth opportunities, improve profitability, and support product expansion
• Prepare customer presentations, proposals, business reviews, and support commercial negotiations
• Analyse sales performance, prepare forecasts, and coordinate with internal teams to ensure product availability
• Support new product launches, promotional activities, and commercial projects from planning to implementation
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Marketing, Technical, NPD, Logistics, and other departments to deliver customer requirements
• Provide excellent customer service, resolve issues, and maintain accurate customer records and sales reports
• Represent the company at customer meetings, trade exhibitions, and food industry events

Ideal Candidate
• Experience in sales, account management, or another customer-facing commercial role
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects
• Commercial awareness and willingness to learn
• Good Microsoft Excel and Office skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Fluent English communication skills
• Experience in food, FMCG, hospitality, restaurant groups, or retail customers is advantageous
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP is beneficial
• Understanding of Japanese culture and some Japanese skill will be advantageous
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Conditions
• Location: North London, UK
• Working Style: hybrid (almost full remote, customer visits directly from home possible)
• Salary: £30,000–£40,000 per annum + commission (depending on experience)
• Job Type: permanent, full-time
• Working Hours: 9:00-17:30 from Monday to Friday
• Start: ASAP

*All applicants for the Sales Executive position must have the right to work in the UK without any restrictions as the Company is not able to offer visa support.
*We regret that we cannot accept applications from Working Holiday, Graduate or Student visa holders.