Position Overview & Specifications

About Us

Cornish Tea & Cornish Coffee is a leading food service tea and coffee supplier in the South West, producing the majority of our products at our state-of-the-art factory and facilities in Cornwall. With over 10 years in the industry we have a well established network of hotels, cafes, restaurants and shops which are home to our coffee machines and products. Our full in-house team of sales, account managers, engineers and more come together to create outstanding service and deliver great tea and coffee. We have been growing 30%+ year-on-year and are looking for someone to join our team as we continue to grow.

The Position

To promote Cornish Tea & Cornish Coffee to the wider Food Service audience whilst providing our existing customers with an exceptional service in all aspects of the business. There will be a dual focus on developing new business and nurturing existing outlets, you will have a proven track record in this. You will be primarily based on road, with occasional time in the office. We are looking for a candidate with previous experience in a similar role who has familiarity with establishments within Cornwall and Devon.

Key Skills

A proven track record in sales and a good working knowledge of the food service industry, desirably within Cornwall and Devon.
A dynamic and highly driven salesperson who understands key account management and new business development, with a proven track record.
An excellent communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
A dedicated approach to reporting and time management.
A desire to learn.
Barista trained desirable.
Driving licence.

Responsibilities

Manage current customers, maintaining good relationships and helping them to scale.
Pioneer growth and nurture new leads, actively sourcing new opportunities.
Build awareness of competitor activity within the designated customer base. Defend against competitor erosion.
Barista train our customers, providing a high level of detail and understanding.

Benefits