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Protea RecruitmentPosted 3 months ago

Sales Executive

$40,000–$55,000 year

On-siteBlackburn Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full TimeStartup

Job Summary

Manage and develop customer relationships with wholesale, foodservice, catering, and hospitality clients across the UK. Drive sales growth by identifying new business opportunities, negotiating pricing and commercial agreements, and conducting outbound sales activity to maximize existing accounts. Advise customers on product availability, market conditions, and alternatives while maintaining accurate CRM records and sales forecasts. Achieve and exceed revenue targets within a fast-paced environment where pricing changes daily. Based on-site in Aberdeen with a salary of £40,000–£55,000 plus bonus.

Required Qualifications

  • Previous sales experience within the fresh seafood industry
  • Experience selling into wholesale, foodservice, catering, hospitality, or distribution markets
  • Strong understanding of the fresh seafood supply chain and the challenges of a perishable product environment
  • Proven ability to develop and maintain customer relationships
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and account management skills
  • Commercially minded with a results-driven approach
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where pricing and availability change regularly

Desired Qualifications

  • Existing network of contacts within the UK seafood, wholesale, or foodservice sectors
  • Experience managing UK-wide customer accounts

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