Fresh Produce Sales Specialist – Reading Up too £39k quarterly bonus’, company car & home/field/depot-based contract Here at Brakes, we’ve got ambitious growth plans so if you want to be a part shaping the future of our independent business, joining a team at the cutting edge of foodservice trends then we have a fantastic opportunity for a Fresh Produce Sales Specialist to join our Independent Sales Team. Key Accountabilities Delivering profitable sales growth and penetration across the fresh produce category Ability to identify the needs of customers and prospects to assemble a product mix that delivers solutions and helps achieve both customer and business objectives Utilize data analytics to prioritize produce opportunities Work closing with the ASM & BDM’s teams to proactively seek/on board new customers Actively monitor the market conditions including competitors’ products, prices and sales to share with customers as part of a value-added service provided Working closing with depot quality control to ensure great customer experience and provide feedback on any product quality issues High commercial, you’ll have previous sales experience, driving growth and results. It goes without saying that you put the customer at the heart of everything you do. Providing the best solutions to support and enhance their business whilst developing and maintaining relationships with the customer. You will be able to spot new trends and have high product knowledge to ensure our customers are receiving the highest of service. Being tenacious and resilient you’re a self-starter with the drive and determination to succeed and demonstrable experience of delivering against targets and KPI’s. You’ll also need to be confident with working within the food/fresh produce industry. Ensuring you are proactive and self-driven with the with the ability to demonstrate and deliver high sales whilst working against deadlines and produce high-quality results. In return we offer a base salary of up to £39k pa (DOE) along with quarterly bonus, a home/field- based contract, company car, additional holiday purchase options to top up your annual leave and award- winning products at virtually cost price. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to further enhance your skills through our industry leading Learning & Development programmes and with a salesforce of over 500 people, progress into a vast range of commercial roles to really develop your career. We’re not just looking for a good fit, we want people who help to make us even better. We’re passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that celebrates and values diversity. We don’t want you to ‘fit’ our culture, we want you to define it. Bring your whole self to work. BelongAtBrakes. Why Brakes? Our Purpose - Connecting the world to share food, and care for one another. With our commitment to ethical & responsible sourcing and sustainability coupled with our award-winning products you will have the might of the Brakes business behind you. At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.