Sales Support Executive - Food Retail

This food manufacturer provides an ever-evolving range of essential classics and on trend products. They pride themselves on the ability to deliver next day which contributes highly to their leading position with the UK retail (own label) and food service markets.

The purpose of your role will be to provide commercial and administrative support to the retail sales team, helping to deliver customer plans and business objectives. You will analyse performance data, coordinate customer initiatives and work closely with internal teams to keep projects on track and customers well supported.

• Drive the day-to-day support of the sales function by working closely with the Sales Director and National Account Managers to ensure customer plans, priorities and commercial objectives are delivered effectively.
• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts, building strong relationships while coordinating promotions, maintaining accurate pricing, and ensuring excellent customer service across all interactions.
• Produce sales reports, commercial analysis and forecasts to support business planning, identify opportunities for growth and contribute to category reviews.
• Work alongside Supply Chain, Marketing and Finance to ensure seamless execution of customer activities, resolve issues promptly and support the successful delivery of sales initiatives.
• Maintain retailer portals, prepare for customer meetings, record actions and ensure all customer data, documentation and commercial information is accurate, up to date and completed within agreed deadlines.

• The successful candidate shall have at least one years’ experience within FMCG food or drink.
• Exposure to UK grocery multiples and commercial awareness with the confidence to work with buyers.
• Strong excel and analytical skills, experience with retailer systems would be advantageous.

The Sales Support Executive job () is paying £35,000 to £40,000, depending on experience.

This is a hybrid role with nationwide travel needed, with the successful candidate living within a commutable distance to Wolverhampton.

The site is based in West Midlands and is commutable from Birmingham, Walsall, Wolverhampton, West Bromwich, Cannock, Dudley and surrounding areas.

The package includes a Car Allowance of £500 per month, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

The working hours are Monday to Friday, standard office hours.

Alternate job titles - Sales Operations Executive | Sales Operations | Commercial Operations Executive