Sales Support Executive
Bespoke Beverages Business
Office Based – Sevenoaks
Up to £34k + Package
Client:
* Join a respected and growing beverages business during an exciting phase of expansion.
* They work with a wide variety of customers from independents to major FMCG brands and premium retailers.
* Play a key role supporting both business development and core sales operations.
* Ideal for someone early in their sales career seeking exposure to the full sales cycle.
* Hands‑on, fast‑moving role requiring strong organisation, initiative, and commercial understanding.
* Opportunity to contribute directly to commercial growth and long‑term customer development.
Role:
* Identify and research new customer opportunities to fuel commercial growth.
* Support the sales pipeline and forecasting to keep momentum strong.
* Drive lead generation through outbound calls, networking, events, and campaigns.
* Collaborate with Product, Operations, and Supply Chain to deliver winning commercial plans.
* Track and report sales results, sharing clear insights to boost performance.
* Build strong customer relationships and manage day‑to‑day communication.
* Set up new orders accurately and ensure smooth onboarding.
* Resolve customer queries quickly, delivering standout service.
* Stay alert to market trends and competitor activity.
* Contribute to KPIs across acquisition, growth, and retention.
* Provide essential sales admin support to keep the team running efficiently.
Ideal Candidate:
* 2–3 years’ experience in commercial or sales roles, ideally B2B FMCG (food, drink, or private‑label experience helpful but not essential).
* Thrives in a fast‑paced, hands‑on environment with varied responsibilities.
* Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with confidence to influence.
* Highly organised, efficient, and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.
* Customer‑focused, resilient, and calm under pressure.
* Excellent admin skills with great attention to detail.
* Proactive problem‑solver with a positive, can‑do mindset.
* Confident with systems, CRM tools, and data.
* Collaborative, approachable, and eager to learn and grow.
Offer:
* Salary: £28–£34k
* Location: Kent – Near Sevenoaks
* Benefits: 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays), enhanced pension (8%), Employee Assistance Programme, private medical, profit/performance bonus
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