Field Sales Representative

Salary £28,000 per annum plus competitive commission package and car allowance

Job Overview

Lucky 8 Foods is a leading supplier of high-quality frozen seafood, poultry, chilled and frozen food products, as well as dry and fresh vegetables, across the UK. The company focuses on service, innovation, and building strong customer relationships to deliver excellence every day.

We are looking for an ambitious Field Sales Representative to help grow our business across the North East. The role focuses on targeting restaurants and takeaway businesses, particularly within the Chinese, Indian, and Thai food sectors.

This is a full-cycle sales role. You will be responsible for generating new business, managing and maintaining customer accounts, taking and processing orders, and building strong client relationships. The position is ideal for a proactive sales professional who enjoys managing the entire sales process and delivering sales growth.

Duties

Identify and develop new business opportunities across the North East of England

Target restaurants and takeaway businesses, focusing on Chinese, Indian and Thai cuisine sectors

Cold call and generate new business leads

Develop new customer accounts and reactivate lapsed customers

Manage and maintain customer accounts to ensure excellent service and repeat business

Take and process customer orders accurately and efficiently

Collaborate with the telesales team to support overall sales growth initiatives

Prepare and deliver presentations and product demonstrations to prospective clients

Monitor competitor activity and market trends to identify growth opportunities

Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to team objectives

Report on sales activity, forecasts and customer feedback to the Group Business Development Manager

Essential Skills and Experience

Proven experience in field sales, ideally in food distribution or FMCG sectors

Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated with a proactive approach to managing the full sales cycle

Full UK driving licence and ability to travel regularly across the North East

Desirable Skills and Experience

Experience in foodservice or restaurant/takeaway sales

Familiarity with the North East foodservice market and local customer base

Additional language skills, particularly Punjabi, Urdu, Mandarin or Cantonese, to support customer relationships and business development

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

Location

Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 6QQ (required)

Willingness to travel

75% (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Newcastle upon Tyne NE12 6QQ