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Posted 21 July, 2026

Junior Sales Representative

Reed
Leicester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Junior Sales Executive (B2B)

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Location: Leicester (Office-based with client travel)Salary: £28,000 base + annual discretionary bonusAdditional: Mileage paid, progression opportunities

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Full time- Monday to Friday 9.00am- 5.00pm

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The Company

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A Leicester-based business partnering with leading FMCG and food manufacturing clients across the UK. The company prides itself on delivering high-quality products and building long-term customer relationships, and is now looking to expand its commercial team with a driven Junior Sales Executive.

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The Role

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This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious, entry-level sales professional looking to build a career in B2B sales within the FMCG and food manufacturing sectors.

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You will play a key role in supporting business growth by managing client interactions, identifying sales opportunities, and promoting products to an established customer base.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Proactively contact clients via phone and email to build and maintain relationships
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  • Book and attend client meetings (in-person and virtual)
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  • Promote and sell company products to existing and prospective customers
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  • Identify new business opportunities within FMCG and food manufacturing sectors
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  • Maintain accurate records of sales activity and pipeline
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  • Support the wider sales team in achieving revenue targets
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  • Deliver excellent customer service and act as a key point of contact for clients
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Requirements

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  • Full UK driving licence (essential)
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  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
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  • Confident making outbound calls and speaking with clients
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  • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to sales
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  • Organised and able to manage a varied workload
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  • Interest in B2B sales, FMCG, or food manufacturing
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  • Previous sales, customer service, or office experience is desirable but not essential
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What’s on Offer

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  • £28,000 base salary
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  • Annual discretionary bonus
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  • Mileage expenses covered for client visits
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  • Full training and ongoing support
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  • Clear progression opportunities within the business
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  • Exposure to established FMCG and manufacturing clients
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Ideal Candidate

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This role would suit someone early in their sales career who is eager to learn, comfortable speaking with clients, and motivated by building relationships and achieving targets.