Sales Representative

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Drive sales within a designated territory and meet established sales targets.

• Cultivate and enhance relationships with both existing and potential customers across UK wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors.

• Discover and pursue new business opportunities to broaden Chiquita's market footprint.

• Regularly travel within the assigned territory to engage with customers and sustain business relationships.

• Simultaneously manage multiple customer accounts.

• Create account strategies and commercial goals for key clients.

• Participate in customer meetings, industry gatherings, and trade shows as necessary.

• Oversee customer volumes, forecasts, and supply needs in collaboration with internal teams.

• Organize order placements, delivery timelines, and customer specifications.

• Track and manage payment schedules in alignment with company policies and goals.

• Provide insights on market trends, including customers, competitors, pricing, and industry developments.

• Collaborate across sales, marketing, logistics, and supply chain departments.

• Represent Chiquita in a professional manner during customer and prospect interactions.

• Keep an eye on competitor activities, new product launches, and market conditions to identify potential risks and opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 3 years of sales experience in the fresh produce sector.

• Demonstrated expertise in account management and business development.

• Strong commercial insight and a methodical approach to problem-solving.

• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Capability to work autonomously while effectively contributing to a small team.

• A proactive, hands-on, and results-driven mindset.

• Strong organizational skills with the capacity to handle multiple priorities effectively.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.

• Familiarity with CRM platforms and digital communication tools.

• An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with the ability to thrive in a global organization.

• A strong desire to achieve outcomes, provide outstanding customer service, and positively impact the team.

• A valid, clean UK driving license.

• Proficiency in English is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunity to engage in a dynamic, international environment within the food supply chain.

• A collaborative team culture dedicated to quality, sustainability, and growth.

• Exposure to global markets and international trade processes.

• Remote working position.