Sales Executive
Join us to start your career in sales! Work with us in our Edinburgh Office as a Sales Executive, earning £26,000 per annum with incentives - you can earn up to an extra £6,000 a year on top by smashing targets! We offer Monday to Friday, 8.45am to 4.45pm hours of work, supporting a healthy work life balance and leaving your evenings and weekends free. Our people make Bidfood UK a truly exciting and welcoming place to work - a place where you can be yourself and let your skills shine.
Where has your journey taken you so far?
Would you like to start a career in sales?
Would you like to be trained on the job with all the skills you need to support our customers?
Are you friendly and outgoing?
Do you have a natural talent in making meaningful connections with people in a fun and engaging way?
Have you got experience working in retail or other customer focused environments?If this sounds like you, why not make our journey your journey?
Play an important part in our journey
As a Sales Executive you’ll look after a wide range of customer accounts, from local schools to restaurants and hotels. You’ll be taking customer orders over the phone and showing off your ‘foodie’ nature by being an expert in our food! You’ll also remind customers of products they might have forgotten, and take every opportunity to upsell wherever you can. You’ll also be looking after our digital customers by supporting them in developing their business, so we need you to have great conversations to meet our customer’s needs, maximising sales opportunities whilst letting your personality shine.
Above all, you’ll focus on driving sales while also delivering brilliant customer service. It’s fast paced, so you’ll need to work swiftly and efficiently - but it’s also very rewarding!
Training and Development is hugely important to us which is why we'll teach you all you need to know about our amazing products and how to deal with any challenge, no matter how big or small, so you can achieve your full potential as a Sales Executive. These are the skills you need to start your career in any sales environment with lots of opportunity to develop and progress into Field Sales or Team Management.
About the Company
Our journey began back in 1929. Since then, we’ve continued to build a strong and resilient business with a great future. It's why we believe we’re the best foodservice provider in the country.
A journey that gives back
We want your career with us to be as rewarding as possible. So, you’ll get lots in return for your hard work. That includes benefits that can support your wellbeing and financial security, and give you peace of mind.
The essentials
25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) as a minimum and the opportunity to buy more
A pension - contribute 4% and we’ll match you (after year 1, we’ll match your contributions up to 6%).
Life cover that you can increase.
Access to confidential support and counselling, when you need it.
A health plan that gives you money back on everyday medical costs for all the family, as well as access to a digital GP.The extras
Exclusive range of high street discounts including cinema, tech, travel, fashion, food and drink.
Get paid as you earn - access to up to 20% of your pay before payday.
Opportunity to buy dental cover and critical illness cover.We want everyone to join our journey
We’re on a journey towards creating the best possible workplace. We’ve got some way to go, but we’re building a diverse and caring workforce. One that’s filled with forward-thinking people who each bring unique talents and skills. So whatever your life experience, we want you to join us - and you really can come as you are
Salary description
£26000.00 - £26000.00 per year