We are recruiting on behalf of a client in the food industry for a Sales Executive. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, efficient, and possesses excellent organisational skills.

Sales Executive

• Annual Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum
• Location: Coventry – Must have a full UK driving license
• Job Type: Full-time, On-site

We are looking for a Sales Executive to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling high weekly volumes and fluctuating prices. This role is ideal for someone who is resilient, organised, and comfortable with heavy outbound calling.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Conduct heavy outbound calling, prospecting both new and existing customers.
• Ask structured qualifying questions to understand customer needs regarding beef products, volumes, and packaging preferences.
• Generate leads for the sales team, targeting approximately 50–100 prospects at a time.
• Support sales order processing and credit control with administration.
• Handle customer complaints efficiently (experience in this area is desirable).
• Utilise the internal CRM system to track interactions and maintain customer data.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Confident and comfortable with extensive phone use, as this is a core part of the role.
• Resilient and able to handle repetitive, high-pressure work.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
• Bubbly and social personality with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to follow clear processes and ask probing questions.
• Open to working in a meat-processing environment, comfortable with the presence of meat carcasses onsite.
• Ideally someone eager to learn and build a career in sales.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.

To apply for the Sales Executive position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.