Sales Support

Sales Support - This leading importer and distributor of the best Greek food and wine is seeking an experienced Sales Support to join their dynamic team on a full-time, permanent basis in Bermondsey, London.

They re looking for someone with hands-on experience in importing European food and delivering it to a variety of customers, including restaurants, hotels, delis, supermarkets, and direct-to-consumer channels.

About them:

This business is on a mission to bring the finest Greek food and wine to the UK. Their success is built on five core values:

• Producers the foundation of everything they do
• Excellence in their products and services
• Respect fair treatment of producers, customers, and the team
• Creativity encouraging fresh ideas and innovation
• Sustainability taking responsibility for their impact on the planet

Fantastic company benefits include:

• Competitive Salary:£30,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Holiday: 25 days holiday (plus January 1, December 25, 26)
• Company pension scheme
• Employee extras such as: Discounts on products, performance-related bonus (cash and share options), casual dress and opportunities for career growth in an exciting and fast-paced company.

About the role:

The Sales Support provides operational, analytical, and administrative support to the Food Sales team, enabling the Account Manager and the Sales Manager Food Portfolio to focus on customer-facing activity. You will help manage escalated enquiries, support product substitution and sampling, maintain data and reporting, and coordinate tastings, events, and onboarding of new customers and producers.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage escalated customer enquiries and stock issues
• Support product substitutions and lead updates
• Conduct market research, lead generation, and pipeline support
• Maintain accurate product and customer data
• Coordinate tastings, sampling, and events
• Support new producers, products, and customer onboarding
• Prepare reports and provide general sales administration

About You

As a Sales Support, you will be:

• Self-motivated, energetic, resilient, and highly organised.
• A genuine passion for high-quality food and wine.
• Quick to learn new products and skills, with the ability to apply knowledge effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience in a UK-based SME.
• Experience in any of the following is desirable but not essential:
  • Food, drink, or FMCG sector
  • Working with or importing from Greece

Location and Hours

• Location: Bermondsey, London (5-minute walk from Bermondsey Tube Station)
• Hours: Monday Friday, 8:30am 5:30pm, full-time, permanent

If you re ready to contribute to an exciting business and share their passion for Greek cuisine, apply now!

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