We’re ‘A Little Bit’ excited about this!
We are on the look out for a Sales Executive to join the A Little Bit team!
About us
Independently owned, award-winning producer behind some of Kent’s most acclaimed brands, Kent Crisps, Kentish Oils & Condiments and A Little Bit Food Company has a rare sales superstar opportunity to join the vibrant, dynamic team in a Sales Executive role based in the leafy heart of Kent, nr Canterbury / Sandwich.
Best known for its tasty range of crisps, Kent Crisps is recognised both locally and nationally for producing a range of delicious Kentish flavour crisps, Kentish Oils and Condiments for its Kentish Cold-Pressed Rapeseed Oil and A Little Bit for its innovative, vegan-friendly, fresh herbs condiments range.
Rare opportunity to join the incredible team at Kent Crisps, Kentish Oils and A Little Bit HQ in an exciting NEW Sales position. Sales Executive Start Date: Immediate Ideally, the opportunity is suited to someone who has sales experience in a similar role, who is familiar with the brands and is looking for the next step on their career ladder in an excitingrole filled with ripe opportunities.
What to expect (Roles & Responsibilities)
Become a part of our small, friendly team and be the first point of contact for existing, potential and new customers!
• Build, nurture, and maintain client relationships
• Effectively and passionately showcase the brands and the brand values
• Organised, self-motivated, and persistent in achieving sales goals
• Accurately input orders and prospects on our CRM system
• Work closely with the Supply Chain Manager and Managing Director to contribute to company KPI’s and targets.
• Respond to customer queries and manage incoming sales enquires
• Update CRM system with records of all prospective customer and active customer interactions.
• Proactively manage the weekly call list for recurring wholesale and independent customers
• Support the team and complete administrative tasks when required • Identify new prospective accounts and convert to customers.
• Work closely with the marketing team to activate all marketing requirements for our accounts
• Update and implement marketing and promotional plans with customers
• Understand customer’s needs and tailor packages to meet their requirements
• Participate in customer tastings and events
Who we are looking for?
· Someone who loves our products !
· Someone who is sales driven by targets
· Someone who is enthusiastic and passionate
· Someone who excited about developing and growing the brands
· A social butterfly - someone who loves building and maintaining relationships, with an excellent phone manner
· Proactive and independent thinker
· Problem solver and ‘can-do attitude’
· Exceptional attention to detail
· Must be able to be self-motivated and work independently in a small team
· Excellent computer skills, who ideally has experience in CRM systems and previous sales experience This is a full-time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm.
Occasionally required to work hours outside of these for events and tastings.
Are you someone who ticks all these boxes? Are you passionate about our brands and interested in joining the team?
Get in touch, we’d love to hear from you !
Rewards / Perks - Endless supply of crisps - Staff discount - Small, friendly team - Pension - Extra annual leave for long service - On-site free parking - Casual dress - Company events
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Salary: From £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Company pension • Employee discount • Free parking • On-site parking Schedule: • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
