Fruit and Veg Specialist

We are looking for a Fruit and Veg specialist in La Rousse Foods.

The ideal candidate will have Specialist Expertise in all aspects of Fruit and Vegetable supply within the premium Food Service Market.

The successful candidate will delight customers with new and innovative products, within the Food Service Market and will play a pivotal role in achieving sales targets and ensuring customer satisfaction.

This role requires a combination of sales expertise, strategic thinking, and excellent communication skills to ensure the success and retention of key accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify growth opportunities within the F&V market and monitor consumer trends while following season

• Source and develop a portfolio of seasonal produce in line with the premium market.

• Ensure growth targets are achieved as defined by the Manager by developing sales strategies and executing them

• Responsible for building strong partnerships, maximizing client satisfaction, and driving revenue growth.

• Ensure critical response times are hit in relation to customer queries / complaints.

• Develop and teach inhouse workshops, Producer Visits to enhance the overall team and customer experience with a key focus on seasonality

• Develop strategic account plans, identify growth opportunities, and negotiate contracts

• Expertise in customer relationship management, and market knowledge

• Conduct regular business reviews with clients to assess their needs, address concerns, and provide solutions that meet their objectives.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as sales, marketing, and customer support, to ensure seamless delivery of products/services and exceptional customer experience.

• Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts to maximize revenue generation.

• Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions, and competitor activities to proactively identify potential threats and opportunities.

• Prepare and present reports on account performance, sales forecasts, and market insights to internal stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate:

• A candidate with a very strong sales ability, someone that can motivate and drive the sales team, can close deals at high and or national level.

• Must have 2 years in a similar Role or equivalent ability to show expertise within Premium Food Industry

• Must have a full clean driving license

• Good numerical ability

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite essential

• Experience with maintaining and growing relationships with key clients.

• Excellent negotiating, communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with clients, understand their needs, and build long-term relationships.