Field Sales Executive
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom · Full Time
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- Experience
- Any
- Salary
- GBP 39,000 – GBP 54,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Work mode
- In office
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Job description
Job Overview
A well-established, family-run UK company specializing in a recurring knife sharpening and exchange service is introducing its inaugural field sales position in Edinburgh. This opportunity involves generating new business across various local establishments including pubs, cafés, delis, restaurants, hotels, butchers, schools, and care homes. Your interactions will be with proprietors, chefs, catering teams, and facilities managers.
The core service is straightforward: knives are picked up from customers and replaced with freshly sharpened ones on a rotation cycle of one, two, or four weeks. Your main tasks will revolve around initiating free trials and converting these into ongoing orders. The role demands high daily activity, with approximately 60 new client visits per day and a target of securing 12 trials, all tracked using a mobile application.
Location
The job covers all postal codes within Edinburgh, so residency in or close proximity to the area is necessary.
Candidate Profile
- Previous experience in van sales, door-to-door sales, cold calling, B2C sales, or junior field sales roles is needed.
- Candidates with a background in hospitality (such as chefs or venue managers) who are comfortable being on the road all day are encouraged to apply.
- Ability to thrive in a performance-driven, target-oriented environment with high daily activity.
- Must demonstrate resilience, people skills, and a strong motivation to achieve goals.
- Possession of a valid UK driving license with no more than 3 penalty points.
- Willingness to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Compensation and Benefits
- Basic salary of 39,000 per annum.
- On-target earnings (OTE) of 315,000 via monthly bonuses, averaged quarterly for consistent income.
- Company vehicle provided.
- Work tools including a laptop and a mobile phone.
- Access to pension scheme.
- 28 days of paid holiday annually, inclusive of bank holidays.
- Comprehensive induction and continuous on-the-job training.
About the Employer
This family-operated UK business has cemented its reputation by supporting many chefs, butchers, and food-service providers nationwide. It prides itself on fostering long-term client relationships without binding small businesses to contracts. Joining the team means working alongside a tight-knit, successful sales force.
Equal Opportunity
The company is an equal opportunity employer welcoming all qualified applicants.