Salesman
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Position Overview & Specifications
Hopwells Limited is one of the largest independent frozen food wholesalers in the UK. We pride ourselves on being a family owned and family run business and we are seeking to attract a professional target driven salesman to add to our successful sales team in the Cambidgshire area, covering Cambridge, Peterborough and surrounding areas
The successful candidate will ideally have at least 3 years foodservice sales or catering experience. The role will be responsible for growing and maintaining the customer base in the Cambridge area. You will sell to a wide range of businesses ranging from cafes, restaurants, pubs, clubs, hotels, through to schools, colleges, universities and hospitals.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and forward thinking foodservice wholesaler.
The ideal candidate must have:-
A clean driving licence
Be able to work as part of a team
Have good communication skills
Be proactive and be able to work on your own initiative
Have Food Service Experience
We can offer:
Company Car,
Staff discount,
Medical Cashback.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £29,000.00-£34,000.00 per year
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
- Company car
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kimbolton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Account management: 2 years (preferred)
- sales: 1 year (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Account management: 2 years (preferred)
- sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Salesman roles across Hopwells Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £27,000 - £30,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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