Junior Sales Executive

Job description

Junior Sales Executive – Street Food Industry

LOCATION: East London

Fantastic opportunity for candidates seeking to work for a start up in the food events industry.

THE COMPANY:

Street Food Markets is one of U.K’s leading streetfood events companies. In two years our monthly markets and pop-ups have attracted over 50,000 attendees at many different locations and venues.

SFM has launched the careers and worked with a multitude of street food entrepreneurs, who are now industry favourites and street food staples. We continue to serve up some of the finest food experiences and mouthwatering pop-ups.

Expect a menu with lots of different offerings, taking in some of the world’s most awesome street food vendors and inspirational chefs, SFM caters for all the senses and taste buds.

SFM goes beyond street food we offer our street food services to those who are wishing to create unique experiences and bring dishes to your event at affordable prices.

Let us bring our carnival of culinary surprises to your location where your space is reimagined, transformed, to create unique and special atmospheres.

Weather its disused warehouses, open-air long cobbled streets, Georgian squares, tobacco factories, car parks attached to weird and wonderful buildings and more importantly unloved high streets.

Find, eat, love Streetfoodmarkets

THE ROLE:
The successful candidate will be responsible for established and new accounts within a designated territory. They will be involved in planning and upselling within these established clients in addition to developing new business.

The account base will consist mainly of Councils, Landlords and Event-Festival operators.

The role is of a consultative nature due to the comprehensive range available to the client and candidates will be expected to be able to communicate with a wide range of decision makers ranging from Chefs through to Council Regeneration Managers and Purchasing teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a comprehensive and market leader in the street food events industry, supported by an excellent level of service.

Desired profile

THE APPLICANT.

We are ideally seeking to speak to an intern who is keen on sales professionals with some experience selling into the foodservice or catering market.

• Candidates must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in field sales.

• Candidates with experience in sales to the hospitality sector are of particular interest.

• Candidates must have strong business development skills and drive to achieve new business.

• Candidates must be driven, energetic sales professionals able to plan and implement their own journey plan.

This role provides an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking to further their career with a brand leader.