We have a great new opportunity for a Fresh Produce Sales Manager to join a well-respected, successful Fresh Produce company based in Kent. They have a developed through technology and innovation an enviable Business model to serve UK Retail and Non-Retail customers with Fruit, Salads and Organic produce year-round. They are looking for a Sales professional to join their Non-Retail sales Team and work with the Head of Non-Retail as they look to develop and expand their existing offering in the primary and secondary wholesale, Fresh Prepared, Foodservice and a portfolio of other customers. You will have a good understanding of how non-retail works, most likely dealing with UK Home delivery Companies, Processors, Packers, Category Managers…. You will help to drive performance across the team, and existing external stakeholders, whilst also introducing new customers and suppliers. You will be involved in helping to manage all aspects of the relationships they have developed with their existing customers, ensuring they receive the best possible service and helping them to maximise their sales opportunities. An opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of how these markets really work with excellent mentoring (where required) from a top performing team. Whatever the level of your experience in this industry you will have the opportunity to strengthen your career and reputation with this innovative and forward-thinking company. What we are looking for? We are looking for somebody with a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a Sales and / or Procurement capacity with a background of working with fresh produce, particularly fruit. You will have developed strong supplier and customer relationships that you can bring with you to this role, together with evidence of a financially successful trading record. You will be proficient in supply chain processes, with a good understanding of world geography and experience of managing logistical issues in terms of moving products globally. Ability to speak a second language, particularly Spanish, would be desirable not expected. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, be accustomed to working to tight timescales and feel comfortable managing a number of different tasks simultaneously. You’ll be IT literate, especially with MS Word and Excel and ideally have experience of using an ERP system, although training will be provided. You must be a confident communicator, with a strong outgoing personality and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders, assisting with queries and resolving issues quickly and efficiently. They are Offering a competitive salary Bonus DOE in the range of £50k to £75k There will be WFH options after initial induction In addition to normal range of Company benefits Apply or contact for more information Frank Kinsella on 44 (0) (phone number removed) and email (email address removed) (just .co)