Sales Executive - South West

Job Description

About the roleRole: Sales Executive Location / Patch: Exeter / Devon & CornwallWe have an exciting opportunity for a Sales Executive to joinRitter Courivaud, part of the Booker Group. Weare one of the leading specialist fine food suppliers in the country, supplying prestigious hotels, pubs, and restaurants nationwide. This role reportsinto the Head of Sales for Southern England.This sales executive role involves managing a customer portfolio within the South West, specifically the Devon and Cornwall area, with time spent in the Exeter office and at times other locations around the country as required. As this is a field-based role,you will be entitled to a company car or car allowance as well as the opportunity to earn a quarterly performance related bonus.Role ResponsibilityMaintaining and developing an existing client portfolioManaging and developing margin/profitabilityDeveloping new business and customer relationshipsMaximising every sales opportunity presentedWorking with supply chain, customer services and operations to ensure customer satisfactionAdministrative duties required to maintain your accountsYou will needExperience of working within the hospitality/food industryA good understanding and passion for foodExcellent communication skills and telephone mannerExcel & analytical skillsBe enthusiastic, self-motivatedThe ability to work to set sales targets and be results drivenEffective organisational and time management skills, using your own initiative to multi-task and prioritise workloadA flexible approach to work and a team playerWhats in it for youAt Booker, along with being a great place to work and giving you an opportunity to get on in your career, we also offer the following fantastic package of benefits:

• A Booker colleague card with 10% off purchases at Booker and double discount events up to three times a year.
• After 3 months service, a Tesco colleague discount card with 10% increasing to 15% off most purchases at Tesco for a 4 day period after every four-weekly pay day, ie. thirteen times a year. In addition to 10% off at Tesco Cafe and 20% off all F&F purchases.
• 10% off pay monthly & SIM only deals with Tesco Mobile for yourself, along with further great deals through-out the year.
• Up to 30% off car, pet and home insurance at Tesco bank. Terms and conditions apply.
• 50% off complete glasses purchases and free eye tests at Vision Express.
• 50% off health checks at Tesco Pharmacy.
• An exclusive deals and discounts website saving you money on everyday purchases including a cycle to work scheme.
• After 3 months service, you can join our annual Save As You Earn share scheme which allows you to buy Tesco shares in the future at a discount.
• Retirement savings plan (pension) - save up to 5% and Booker will match your contribution.
• Life Assurance - You are covered for death in service life cover of up to three times annual pay
• Health and Wellbeing support and resources including our 24/7, confidential Employee Assistance Programme for you and your family.
• A great holiday package

About The CompanyBe part of something special. Join our team at Booker.Booker is the UKs leading food & drink wholesaler. We are privileged to serve independent retailers, caterers and small businesses, from locations across the country.Booker Group comprises of Booker Wholesale, Makro, Booker Direct, Classic Drinks, Ritter Courivaud and Chef Direct. Our customers include Premier, Family Shopper, Budgens and Londis retailers and we have one shared aim - improving choice, price and servicefor all our customers.Our business is incredibly diverse, so it takes a wide range of skills to deliver the exceptional service our customers require.Wherever you join us, youll be part of an organisation that will help your career to keep moving forward.*Booker Group is part of Tesco plc, however is operated separately from the core Tesco business and as such the benefits offered will be different from those offered at Tesco*