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Posted 22 July, 2026

Sales Representative

Reed
Coventry, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

We are recruiting on behalf of a client in the food industry for a Sales Representative. This role is perfect for someone who is detail-oriented, efficient, and possesses excellent organisational skills.

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Sales Representative

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  • Annual Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
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  • Location: Coventry - Must have a full UK driving license
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  • Job Type: Full-time, On-site
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We are looking for a Sales Support Specialist to thrive in a fast-paced environment, handling high weekly volumes and fluctuating prices. This role is ideal for someone who is resilient, organised, and comfortable with heavy outbound calling.

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Day-to-day of the role:

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  • Conduct heavy outbound calling, prospecting both new and existing customers.
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  • Ask structured qualifying questions to understand customer needs regarding beef products, volumes, and packaging preferences.
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  • Generate leads for the sales team, targeting approximately 50–100 prospects at a time.
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  • Support sales order processing and credit control with administration.
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  • Handle customer complaints efficiently (experience in this area is desirable).
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  • Utilise the internal CRM system to track interactions and maintain customer data.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:

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  • Confident and comfortable with extensive phone use, as this is a core part of the role.
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  • Resilient and able to handle repetitive, high-pressure work.
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  • Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks.
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  • Bubbly and social personality with excellent communication skills.
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  • Ability to follow clear processes and ask probing questions.
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  • Open to working in a meat-processing environment, comfortable with the presence of meat carcasses onsite.
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  • Ideally someone eager to learn and build a career in sales.
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Benefits:

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  • Competitive salary
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  • Long-term career progression opportunities
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  • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment.
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To apply for the Sales Support Specialist position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

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