Van Sales Driver

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Join Keelings You will be part of a passionate team of people and a growing business. Come on the journey with us where you will grow and develop and truly feel a sense of belonging. At Keelings, we don't just grow quality fresh produce, we also nurture people and their professional development. The Keelings family always employ the best people for the job, the key to our success is the quality of the people we employ.

Our Strategic Priorities

Better Food -We make our products better and inspire more people to enjoy produce.

People- We support our people to learn, be at their best, contribute and deliver on their commitments, using One Keelings' standards.

Better Ways -Every year we improve our competitiveness, efficiency and delivery through insight, technology and One Keelings.

Better World -We improve our environmental and social impact to make a positive difference in our world.

Partnerships -Working with Keelings creates value and long-term relationships with our customers & suppliers.

Growth -We invest in and deliver insight led, focused, profitable growth into the future.

Keelings Values

People Matter -We support and treat each other in a clear, fair and respectful way. We all learn, develop and encourage everyone to contribute

Teamwork -We inspire and help each other to deliver our ambitions together as One Keelings

Integrity -We do the right thing and deliver on our commitments

Passion for Achievement -We motivate ourselves and each other to achieve our ambitions with energy, knowledge and courage. We are always striving to be better.

Purpose of the Role: We are looking for an enthusiastic, self-motivated, positive sales person to grow our van sales business, both in acquiring

new business and servicing current customers to a high standard including sales and merchandising service of bouquets,

plants and gifts directly to our retail partners.

Main Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain a high standard of customer care at all times.
• Deliver actionable customer insight to drive category growth for Keelings & to develop a relationship with these customers.
• Ability to gain a close knowledge of the Keelings business and apply this high level of category knowledge to improving the relationship with the client.
• To have a working knowledge of company products and their features and be aware of our multi-channel selling options.
• Collect data and provide report feedback to commercial managers.
• To ensure that orders are delivered in a timely fashion thereby meeting customers' requirements i.e. on time, in good condition and with good customer service.
• Promoting all company products to both new and existing clients.
• Strong sales and Merchandising ability.
• Safe approach to driving and general work.
• Developing new business within the specified sales territory.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, H&S legislation and driving legislation.
• Any Ad hoc duties that may be required to ensure smooth operations of the business.
• Multi drop delivery's in a light truck
• Flower & plant care and maintenance in retail stores

Main KPI's:

• New Store Set ups
• Store fixture and product maintenance

Essential Qualifications & Experience:

• At least three years' experience within a similar working environment
• Must have experience in direct sales to stores.
• Must possess a full clean B driving licence
• Must possess a track record and proven sales / merchandising experience
• Must be PC literate, with Word, Excel and PowerPoint application skills
• Creativity & ability to work off own initiative as well as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure, with excellent time management skills
• Must have access to own transport
• Flexibility is required to work outside of normal hours to suit the requirements of the business

Recruitment Process

1. CV Submission & email acknowledgment of receipt

2. Phone Screening

3. 1st Interview

4. 2nd Interview

5. Outcome & Feedback

Inclusion & Diversity Statement

In Keelings we value all perspectives and knowledge that our colleagues bring to our business. We are committed to forming a diverse and inclusive team where all can share their unique experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all cultures and backgrounds and are dedicated to forming an environment of inclusiveness and diversity where all can thoroughly feel a sense of belonging.

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

If you require reasonable accommodation in submitting your application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the recruitment process, please contact [emailprotected]

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