We are the internal recruitment partner for our client, a well-established, independent, family-owned enterprise that has been a cornerstone of the UK food-service distribution sector for five decades.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Development Executive to join the team based at their busy Plymouth depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in sales within a supportive and growing business.
This is a split role, combining office-based telesales activity with field-based customer visits. You will work closely with the wider sales team to develop relationships, grow existing accounts, and identify new business opportunities.
Responsibilities:
As a Business Development Executive, you will play a key role in driving sales growth by supporting existing customers and gradually developing new business across your local territory.
- Office-based 3 days per week (Plymouth depot), focusing on telesales activity
- Field-based 2 days per week, visiting customers across the local area
- Build strong relationships with existing customers, identifying opportunities to upsell products and increase spend
- Support new business development, targeting independent food outlets including fish and chip shops
- Work closely with the telesales and field sales teams to maximise opportunities
- Manage customer expectations and deliver excellent service at all times
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and activity
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Some previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role (telesales experience advantageous but not essential)
- A confident and personable approach, with strong communication skills
- A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop
- Good organisational and time management skills
- A resilient and professional mindset
- A clean Full UK driving licence
- Foodservice or food industry experience is advantageous but not essential
- Based within a commutable distance of Plymouth
In return we are offering:
- Salary of £30,000 per annum
- Bonus up to £3,000 per year
- Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm
- Pool car provided for customer visits (no requirement to use your own vehicle)
- 28 days holiday including 3 Bank Holidays (Christmas Day, Boxing Day & New Years Day).
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Staff discounts
- Learning and development opportunities
Skills Required
- Previous experience in a sales or customer-facing role
- Confident and personable communication style
- Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
- Good organizational and time-management skills
- Resilient and professional mindset
- Clean full UK driving licence
- Foodservice or food industry experience
- Based within commuting distance of Plymouth
What We Do
Vero HR is a UK-based HR outsourcing firm that provides a configurable, scalable blend of expert advice, services, and technology to help organizations manage their people. They offer a comprehensive suite of solutions, including payroll, recruitment, HR technology, and employment law, acting as an extension of their clients' teams to improve efficiency, reduce risk, and drive performance across various sectors, from SMEs to established enterprises.
