Fresh Produce Specialist

Fresh Produce Specialist - UK's Largest Food Wholesaler

Location: North East (Northumberland, Cumbria, Durham, most of Lancashire, Wigan, North Yorkshire Thirsk to Whitby, Tyneside Newcastle area)

Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum + Attractive Bonus Scheme + Car Allowance or Company Car (for both Business and Personal Use)

Join the Leading Force in Food Wholesaling!

Are you passionate about fresh produce and possess an in-depth knowledge of fruit and vegetables in the UK market? Do you have a flair for sales and a drive to exceed targets? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!

We are the UK's premier food wholesaler, part of a global network supplying a vast array of food products to various sectors including pubs, hotels, restaurants, schools, and care homes. Our mission is to deliver outstanding quality and service to our clients, and we are looking for a Fresh Product Specialist to join our dynamic sales team.

What will you be doing?

As a Fresh Produce Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in bolstering our fruit and vegetable sales across the region. Your expertise in this sector will be invaluable in assisting our sales teams to both attract new customers and enhance our services to existing clients.

• Work alongside sales teams to drive fruit and vegetable sales
• Engage with new and existing clients to understand their needs and offer tailored solutions
• Utilize your extensive knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market to advise and guide customers
• Meet and exceed sales targets, contributing to the growth of our business
• Employ your experience with CRM systems to manage customer interactions effectively
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills and a strong commercial acumen

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in fruit and vegetable sales would be preferred
• Strong knowledge of the UK fruit and vegetable market would be an advantage
• Experience working with CRM systems
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively
• A proactive approach to sales and customer relations
• A full driving license

At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We'll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you. 

Brakes

Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!