PERSON SPECIFICATION:

• A proven track record in B2B sales in the food industry.
• A well-established network of contacts in food manufacturing, retail, or food safety sectors.
• A team-first attitude—you collaborate, communicate, and celebrate wins together.
• Executive presence and confidence in presenting to senior stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker who can translate customers’ needs into commercial wins.
• Provide market information to the management team on our competitor’s activity and new business opportunities.
• Input into the development of the company’s sales and marketing strategies, in identifying market sectors, new business opportunities and threats to the business.
• Agile and adaptable, you’re open to experimenting with new approaches to achieve results.
• A self-starter who thrives on autonomy and accountability.
• Full, clean driving licence and willingness to travel extensively across the UK.
• A degree in a scientific discipline.
• Experience working with lean or agile commercial teams.
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hemel Hempstead HP2 7D

JOB PURPOSE:

To support the Sales & Business Development Team but actively seeking new opportunities, building client relationships and driving growth across the food industry

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN DUTIES:

• Identify, pursue, and close new business opportunities across the UK food sector.
• Work alongside our call centre team to support lead generation efforts, helping to identify and qualify new business opportunities through strategic outreach and prospecting.
• Build relationships that matter: Develop deep, trust-based partnerships with clients, understanding their needs and delivering tailored solutions.
• Collaborate to win: Work cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and technical teams to craft compelling proposals and ensure seamless onboarding.
• Innovate and influence: Bring fresh ideas to the table, challenge the status quo, and help shape our go-to-market strategy.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to keep us one step ahead.
  These duties are by no means exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete definition of the role.