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A well-established food manufacturing company, specialising in providing top-tier services to the hospitality and catering sector, is seeking a dynamic, motivated individual to join their team as a Sales Coordinator reporting to the Sales Manager. This permanent opportunity offers micro-flexible working hours, working on-site and field-based (own transport required) with general operating hours from 8am to 5pm. Operating in a non-traditional sales environment, the position offers rare and structured mentorship from highly experienced industry professionals, focusing entirely on exceptional service delivery and client retention rather than aggressive sales targets.
Key Responsibilities:
Comprehensive Sales Cycle Mastery: Develop a deep, practical understanding of the organisation's end-to-end sales workflow, including order processing, invoicing mechanisms, and long-term client retention strategies.
Client Relationship Management: Shadow the Sales Manager during initial field visits, transitioning into independently representing the organisation at formal and informal client meetings to sustain high-touch service standards.
Market Prospecting & Development: Identify and map out commercial opportunities within targeted hospitality segments, specifically engaging with hotels, coffee shop chains, and office catering entities.
Administrative Enablement: Deliver dedicated administrative support to the Sales Manager to optimise daily operational workflows and maintain accurate client communication records.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner actively with the internal telesales and account management teams to align client-facing activities with daily volume and delivery goals.
At least 2 years experience working in an office environment.
Experience & Intent: A definitive desire to build a long-term career in client management and sales development, backed by an organised approach to handling multiple concurrent tasks.
Communication & Presence: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to converse professionally and build trust with diverse client stakeholders.
Mentorship Readiness: A highly coach-able mindset with a positive attitude, fully open to receiving structured guidance, training, and constructive feedback from long-tenured managers.
Autonomy & Trust: Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment when representing the brand externally.
Mobility: A valid driver's licence and reliable personal transport are essential to facilitate regular travel to various client locations.
Software: Microsoft Office Suite: Foundational proficiency in Outlook, Word, and Excel ; CRM (client database)
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