Sales Executive - Food Manufacturing
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £30,000 to £35,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Progression and development + commission |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 October 2025 |
| Location: | Axminster, Devon, EX16 0HU |
| Company: | Hunter Selection Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 26994_1757078077 |
Summary
Sales Executive - Bakery - South Devon
£30,000 - £35,000 + Commission structure
Monday - Friday, Company Car or Car allowance, Commission scheme, increasing holiday, development opportunities
Our client is a leading bakery manufacturer that is dedicated to producing products that's quality is recognised as second to none. With a strong order book and due to growth into various export markets they are looking for a Sales Executive to join their team as they continue to grow. With the brand new role being implemented into the business now is an excellent time to join with unlimited progression and development opportunities.
Role & Responsibilities:
Generate new leads through cold calling, networking, research, outreach, and marketing initiatives (including social media e.g., LinkedIn).
Actively manage the sales pipeline across foodservice, wholesale, B2B, and retail channels.
Develop and present tailored commercial proposals to potential clients.
Attend customer visits, trade shows, and industry events.
Work to and exceed agreed revenue and margin targets.
Ensure new business brought in is well-managed, inc; service, delivery and payment.
Supporting the Managing Director with any sales and business development.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
Passion for food and the food industry
Entrepreneurial mindset
Great communicator who builds rapport and trust
Self-motivated, reliable, and career-committed
Able to work independently and collaboratively
Experience desirable, but not essential - attitude and work ethic is more important
Benefits Package:
£30,000 - £35,000 + Commission structure
Monday - Friday, Company Car or Car allowance, Commission scheme, increasing holiday, development opportunities
If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant, Emma Hardman
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.