Sales Executive – Food & Beverage
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | South East England, UK |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Diverse Talent Partners |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | ST005 |
Summary
Sales Executive – Food & Beverage (London)
£30,000 – £40,000 + Commission
A fast-growing premium Japanese tea brand is looking for a driven and proactive Sales Executive to help expand its presence across the UK.
Already stocked in leading retailers such as Harrods and Selfridges, the brand is now entering an exciting growth phase, and needs someone who can actively open doors, build relationships, and win new business.
The Role
-This is a hands-on sales role for someone who isn’t afraid to get out there and make things happen.
-Identify and secure new business across retail, hospitality, and wholesale
-Build relationships with buyers, distributors, and partners
-Proactively reach out via cold calls, visits, and networking
-Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
-Understand and navigate different routes to market (retail, wholesale, foodservice, e-commerce)
-Represent the brand at events, tastings, and meetings
What We’re Looking For
-2–4+ years sales experience in food & drink manufacturing, distribution, or FMCG
-Strong understanding of buying channels and routes to market
-Experience of using CRMs
-Confident in cold calling, outreach, and face-to-face selling
-Self-starter with a “knock on doors” mentality
-Commercially aware and target-driven
-Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
What’s On Offer
-£30,000 – £40,000 base salary + commission
-Opportunity to grow with a premium, fast-scaling brand
-Exposure to luxury retail and high-end hospitality
-Autonomy to build and shape your own pipeline
If you’re hungry, proactive, and ready to grow a brand from the ground up — we want to hear from you.
£30,000 – £40,000 + Commission
A fast-growing premium Japanese tea brand is looking for a driven and proactive Sales Executive to help expand its presence across the UK.
Already stocked in leading retailers such as Harrods and Selfridges, the brand is now entering an exciting growth phase, and needs someone who can actively open doors, build relationships, and win new business.
The Role
-This is a hands-on sales role for someone who isn’t afraid to get out there and make things happen.
-Identify and secure new business across retail, hospitality, and wholesale
-Build relationships with buyers, distributors, and partners
-Proactively reach out via cold calls, visits, and networking
-Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing
-Understand and navigate different routes to market (retail, wholesale, foodservice, e-commerce)
-Represent the brand at events, tastings, and meetings
What We’re Looking For
-2–4+ years sales experience in food & drink manufacturing, distribution, or FMCG
-Strong understanding of buying channels and routes to market
-Experience of using CRMs
-Confident in cold calling, outreach, and face-to-face selling
-Self-starter with a “knock on doors” mentality
-Commercially aware and target-driven
-Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
What’s On Offer
-£30,000 – £40,000 base salary + commission
-Opportunity to grow with a premium, fast-scaling brand
-Exposure to luxury retail and high-end hospitality
-Autonomy to build and shape your own pipeline
If you’re hungry, proactive, and ready to grow a brand from the ground up — we want to hear from you.