Sales Executive

Sales Executive - Sofina Foods Europe

A hands‑on commercial executive role with real customer exposure.

Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay.

Our new Sales Executive will play an important role in supporting and driving commercial activity across a portfolio of UK retail customers and brands. Sitting within a fast‑paced, collaborative Commercial team, this role offers increased responsibility, customer interaction and ownership, making it a strong step up for someone building a career in FMCG sales.

Working closely with National Account Managers and internal stakeholders, you’ll help deliver customer plans, manage key commercial processes and ensure promotional and product activity is executed smoothly across the UK grocery landscape.

This role will be based onsite in Grimsby.

• Managing and maintaining customer pricing, data and commercial files for UK retail accounts
• Coordinating promotional activity, including submissions, timelines and post‑promo activity
• Supporting forecasting and demand planning through accurate data management and updates
• Leading the coordination of new product launch documentation for UK grocery customers
• Producing sales reports and turning data into clear, actionable commercial insight
• Providing proactive day‑to‑day support to National Account Managers on key retail accounts
• Acting as a key point of contact for internal teams and customers to ensure smooth commercial execution

You will be:

• Experienced in a sales, commercial or account support role within FMCG
• Familiar with UK grocery retail customers and ways of working (experience with major UK retailers is a strong advantage)
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and ownership mindset
• Confident working with data, numbers and commercial reporting
• Proficient in Excel and comfortable working across multiple systems
• A clear, confident communicator who can collaborate effectively with customers and internal teams

Experience with SAP and/or UK retailer portals is beneficial, but not essential.

You’ll gain meaningful exposure to major UK grocery retailers within a supportive, high‑performing Commercial team. With real responsibility, visibility across customer accounts and close collaboration with experienced account managers, this role offers a clear pathway toward future National Account Management opportunities.

Sofina Foods is more than just a food company. It’s a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact on the world. With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide, Sofina Foods is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, including Young’s Seafood and Karro Food Group.

Sofina Foods has a 25‑year history of excellence in the food industry and provides over 500 million meals for the global market every year. Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world.

Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

Monday to Friday

Grimsby, North East Lincolnshire, United Kingdom

Full‑time

Sofina Foods