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Fresh Produce Specialist

Sysco GBGuildford, SURREY🇬🇧United Kingdom

Why this role stands out

Advance your career with a market leader at Sysco GB, where you will enjoy a competitive salary, an attractive bonus scheme, and the flexibility of a remote-based role. This position is perfect for a proactive sales professional with a passion for fresh produce who thrives in a collaborative environment and is ready to make a significant impact on business growth. Apply today to leverage your industry expertise and take the next step in your professional journey.

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typeFull Time

Work modeRemote

LocationGuildford, SURREY, United Kingdom

CRMMicrosoft PowerPoint

Job description

Fresh Produce Specialist (Fruit, Vegetables + Salad)

Location: Guildford

£41,500 + Attractive Bonus Scheme + Company Car or Car allowance

Join the Leading Force in Food Wholesaling!

Are you passionate about fresh produce and possess an in-depth knowledge of fruits and vegetables in the UK market? Do you have a flair for sales and a drive to exceed targets? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

As a Fresh Produce Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in bolstering our fruit and vegetable sales across the South East of England. Your expertise in this sector will be invaluable in assisting our sales teams to both attract new customers and enhance our services to existing clients.

What you’ll be doing:

Work alongside sales teams to drive fruit and vegetable sales.
Engage with new and existing clients to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions.
Utilize your extensive knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market to advise and guide customers.
Meet and exceed sales targets, contributing to the growth of our business.
Employ your experience with CRM systems to manage customer interactions effectively.
Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong commercial acumen.
Attending internal trade shows

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience in fruit and vegetable sales would be preferred.
Strong knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market would be an advantage.
Experience working with CRM systems.
Strong user of Powerpoint
Exceptional presentation & communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
A proactive approach to sales and customer relations

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.

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!