Field Sales Manager

Field Sales Manager

SK Foods LTD | South Ruislip, West London

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Field-Based, Home-Based and Office-Based

Salary: £32,000 - £38,000 Basic (Experience dependant) + Uncapped Performance Bonus

Additional Benefits: Business Mileage Allowance + Free Parking, Hybrid Working, Discounted Food

About SK Foods LTD

SK Foods LTD is a well-established, family-run foodservice supplier with over 30 years of experience in the UK food industry. We specialise in the importation and wholesale distribution of high-quality fresh and frozen halal poultry, meat, seafood and dry grocery products to restaurants, takeaways and foodservice businesses across the UK. As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an ambitious, commercially driven Field Sales Manager to join our expanding sales team.

The Role

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Field Sales Manager to develop new business opportunities, manage existing customer relationships and drive sales growth across our foodservice customer base.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying and securing new customers, conducting face-to-face meetings with restaurant owners and decision-makers, negotiating commercial agreements and building long-term, profitable relationships.

This is a hybrid position offering flexibility between working from home, visiting customers in the field and attending our South Ruislip office as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, approach and secure new business opportunities within the restaurant, takeaway, catering and wider foodservice sectors.
• Proactively generate leads through field visits, cold calling, networking and referrals.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers to maximise sales and retention.
• Conduct regular face-to-face customer meetings, product presentations and sales negotiations.
• Promote SK Foods' full product portfolio, including poultry, red meat, seafood and dry grocery products.
• Achieve and exceed agreed sales, revenue and profitability targets.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms while maintaining company profit margins.
• Identify opportunities for upselling, cross-selling and increasing customer spend.
• Monitor competitor activity, market trends and customer requirements.
• Maintain accurate customer records, sales pipelines and activity reports.
• Work closely with purchasing, customer service, operations and logistics teams to ensure excellent customer satisfaction.
• Support the development and execution of regional sales strategies.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in foodservice, wholesale food distribution, FMCG or hospitality supply as business development or account management.
• Proven ability to generate new business and achieve sales targets.
• Strong negotiation, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and comfortable working independently.
• Commercial awareness with an understanding of pricing, margins and profitability.
• Confident communicating with business owners and senior decision-makers.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own reliable vehicle for business use.
• Competent in using Microsoft Office and CRM or sales reporting systems.

Desirable:

• Existing relationships within the Indian, Bangladeshi or Nepalese restaurant and catering sectors.
• Ability to speak Bengali or Nepali would be highly beneficial, although not essential.
• Knowledge of halal meat, poultry, seafood and restaurant supply chains.

Salary & Benefits

• £32,000 - £38,000 per annum basic salary.
• Uncapped performance-related bonus with excellent earning potential.
• Mileage allowance for authorised business travel using your own vehicle.
• Hybrid working arrangement offering flexibility between field visits, home and office.
• Company-provided sales support and product training.
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing business.
• Supportive, professional and ambitious team environment.
• Company pension scheme.
• Statutory annual leave entitlement.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive individual with an entrepreneurial mindset who thrives on winning new business and developing long-term customer relationships. The ideal candidate will be confident, persuasive, commercially astute and motivated by the opportunity to significantly increase their earnings through an uncapped bonus structure.

You should enjoy being out in the field, meeting customers and representing a respected foodservice supplier.

How to Apply

If you are an ambitious sales professional looking for a rewarding opportunity with a well-established and growing foodservice company, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to join SK Foods LTD and take the next step in your sales career.

Pay: £32,000.00-£38,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you have access to your own vehicle?

Experience:

• Field sales: 1 year (required)
• Food service: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• Bengali (preferred)
• Nepali (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Ruislip HA4 0QP