Sales Assistant

Sales Assistant/Executive

We are looking for driven and results-oriented sales professionals to join our restructured call centre Sales team. If you have a strong sales mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to close deals, this is the opportunity for you!

As a Sales Assistant, you will be responsible for finding potential customers, initiating contact, understanding their needs, and closing sales, as well as dealing with existing customers' orders and needs. You will not just take orders – you will proactively sell, ensuring customers receive tailored solutions that add value to their businesses.

• Sales-Driven Mindset – You are motivated by targets and have a proven track record of achieving sales results.
• Excellent Communication Skills – Strong listening, speaking, and negotiation skills to build rapport and close deals.
• Problem-Solving Ability – You can handle objections, find solutions, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Confidence and Initiative – You take ownership of sales opportunities and drive results.
• Customer-Centric Approach – You understand customers’ needs and match them with the right products.
• Experience in Sales or Telesales – Previous experience in an outbound sales environment is highly desirable.
• Strong Computer Skills – Familiarity with Dynamics AX and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Eligibility to Work in the UK – Must have the right to live and work in the UK.

• Input orders into the system for collection and delivery.
• Identify sales opportunities to grow existing customer accounts.
• Generate sales through contact with prospective customers.
• Respond efficiently to queries with appropriate information on products and services.
• Manage designated accounts.
• Interact with customers and process sales quickly, accurately and efficiently.
• Initiate sales leads to promote product sales and increase annual turnover, in line with sales targets.
• Act as a sales representative when required.

• 28 days paid annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 days with length of service.
• Access to hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings through our JJ family portal.
• Free support with personal legal, medical, health and wellbeing issues.
• A free telephone counselling service.
• Free secure parking.
• Cycle to work scheme.

JJ Food service is an equal opportunities employer, committed to creating an inclusive culture and encouraging a diversity of people. No matter who you are, what you look like, or where you are from, you can find your place at JJ Food service.