Seafood Development Executive

Well-connected in the frozen seafood industry? Ready for a role where you can genuinely make your mark, grow business and build long-term customer relationships across Southern UK?

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a growing food business that's looking to strengthen its presence within the frozen seafood market by appointing an experienced Seafood Development Executive.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being out with customers, spotting opportunities and turning conversations into long-term business. You'll have the freedom to manage your own territory while playing a key part in the continued growth of the seafood category.

What You'll Be Doing

You'll be responsible for developing sales across Southern UK, working with a broad range of customers including wholesalers, distributors, processors, manufacturers and foodservice operators.

Key responsibilities include:

• Growing existing accounts while identifying and winning new business opportunities
• Building strong relationships with seafood wholesalers, frozen food distributors, processors, manufacturers and foodservice customers
• Working towards sales, margin and growth targets
• Leading customer meetings, presentations and business reviews
• Identifying market trends, customer needs and product opportunities
• Negotiating commercial agreements and developing profitable partnerships
• Attending trade shows and industry events to build relationships and raise brand awareness
• Sharing market insight and sales forecasts with the wider business

About You

We're keen to speak with people who already understand the UK frozen seafood market and have the contacts, knowledge and credibility to open doors.

You'll probably have at least five years' experience within the frozen seafood sector and a successful track record of developing business across wholesale, distribution, processing or foodservice channels.

You'll also bring:

• A strong network of seafood industry contacts
• Excellent knowledge of frozen fish and seafood products
• Good commercial judgement and confident negotiation skills
• A relationship-led approach to sales and account development
• The ability to work independently and manage your own territory
• Good Microsoft Office skills
• A full UK driving licence
• Experience gained with seafood importers, processors, frozen food wholesalers, foodservice distributors or trading businesses would be particularly valuable.

Why This Role?

Join a growing business with ambitious plans
Take ownership of your own territory and customer base
Build long-term relationships rather than chase transactional sales
Have genuine input into the development of the seafood category
Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of a home-based role
Competitive salary, bonus and company car package
Additional Information

Location: Home-based, Southern UK

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 basic salary

Bonus: 15% annual performance bonus

Benefits: Company car/car allowance, laptop, mobile phone and business expenses

Travel: Regular travel across Southern UK

Eligibility: Applicants must be based in the UK with full working rights

Interested?

If you've built your career within frozen seafood sales and enjoy developing profitable customer relationships, I'd love to have a confidential conversation.

Ready to take the next step? Send your CV to our People Consultant, Lisa Fox, and have a chat about your future.

Applicants must be based in the UK with full working rights.

Due to high application volumes, if you don't hear from us within a week, unfortunately, your application hasn't been successful this time.