Overview

REMOTE: Field Sales Executive for a well-established Asian food business that imports products from China. The role involves visiting supermarkets and shop owners to introduce new flavours and ingredients, negotiate price, supply and delivery times, and build relationships across the UK. You will also attend food shows and exhibitions to demonstrate ingredients and provide samples.

Responsibilities

• Make appointments with Asian supermarket or shop owners to introduce new flavours, products, and ingredients.
• Work with supermarkets and individual shops to help with new menu options.
• Arrange food samplings and demonstrate how to use ingredients.
• Inventory/stock management: Be aware of stock requirements of ingredients; manage new deliveries and orders.
• New Business Development: Research new supermarket or shop openings across the UK; reach out to owners; send price lists; explain delivery options and time-scales; attend food fairs and exhibitions to make new contacts.

Requirements

• Fluent Mandarin preferred but not essential; English proficiency required.
• Experience within food (restaurants, hotels, supermarkets or distributors) is a must.
• Valid UK driving licence (car provided).

Job Details

• Title: REMOTE: Field Sales Executive
• Target: Supermarket + Shop owner
• Salary: £30k-£40k (negotiable depending on experience) + commission; OTE uncapped; bonus paid on performance against target
• Workstyle: 100% Remote; 1 day per month in Nottingham office
• Company: This is a well-established Asian food business sourcing ingredients from China, supplying supermarkets and restaurant chains.

Note: The description above reflects eligible responsibilities and qualifications for this role and should be used for job-related discussions with the recruiter.