UK SALES EXECUTIVE

Here at Cambridge Commodities, we are the leading supplier of nutritional ingredients and product solutions to the sports nutrition, food & beverage, animal nutrition and health & wellbeing industries. We are a “Certified B Corporation” which stands for “Benefit for all” meaning we are part of a global community of businesses that use business as a force for good, by meeting the highest verified standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency. We are a fun, innovative and entrepreneurial business with a people focused culture and fun/friendly environment. We want our employees to have a good work/life balance and enjoy coming to work. We believe that success starts with the finest ingredients , and that includes our employees! We would not be the success we are today without our amazing and diverse workforce. People are at the very core of our business and are the reason for why we do what we do, whether they are our employees, our customers, or the end consumer. Protecting the environment and supporting sustainability is hugely important to us and we are proud to be achieving zero waste to landfill with a highly energy efficient Head Office. If you think you would like to be a part of Cambridge Commodities, keep reading for more details on the role. Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Schedule: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30 Place of work : Hybrid working both in the office and from home Type of pay: Salary Rate of pay: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum Travel involved : Some travel to customers based around the UK or tradeshows. The Role: We are looking for a UK Sales Executive who can work alongside the Account Manager, managing a portfolio of existing accounts. This is a key role within our UK Sales team, with the objective to maximise sales and achieve ambitious sales targets by ensuring effective client relationship management. You will: · Be the contact point for key accounts, building strong client relationships. · Maximise potential sales opportunities by understanding the client’s needs and matching those with CC products. · Utilise Market research tools such as innova and Euro monitor to understand market trends/conditions. · Check emails regularly throughout the day and respond to customer enquiries. · Produce a quarterly report and a strategy plan to present at the quarter review. · Communicate with Sales Coordinators to ensure all orders are processed and arranged for delivery. · Attend regular meetings with key accounts. Endeavour to set up at least 1-2 meeting per month. · Prepare for client NPD days, establish client objectives, set up agenda accordingly and ensure samples and packs are ready. · Attend weekly sales meetings and introduce the company to new target accounts. · Present New Product Development (NPD) ideas at the monthly NPD meeting. · Answer the telephone (endeavour to answer in three rings). · Check the overdue sales tab throughout the day and resolve. You will have the following skills; · Excellent communication skills including good presentation skills · Outstanding attention to detail · IT literate and proficient in all key Microsoft packages · A professional telephone manner · A confident negotiator · Proven organisational and planning skills If you have experience working in a fast-paced B2B sales environment and can demonstrate your ability to effectively manage customer relationships then please apply. CC are an equal opportunities employer who is committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment. We will consider all applicants based purely on their abilities to fulfil the role. So, if you're looking for a company that is committed to making a positive impact and you feel your skills match our requirement, we encourage you to apply!