Here at innocent, we’re on a mission to make it easier for everyone to get more fruit and veg into their bodies. We started back in 1999 and since then we’ve gone from selling a few smoothies at a music festival to becoming one of Europe’s biggest drinks companies with around 1,000 people (and the B Corp seal of approval).
It’s nice to be able to say things like that but we’re not patting ourselves on the back just yet. We want to show everyone that it’s possible to be a successful business while looking after people and the planet too, so we’re trying to get better in pretty much every way. And that’s where this job comes in.
what you'll be doing
We’re looking for a commercially driven account executive to join our team. If you’re looking to get stuck in with an entrepreneurial job with plenty of responsibility and freedom to operate, this might just be the role for you. In this newly created role ,you’ll be selling our drinks to the foodservice sector - everything from banks and universities to large leisure sites and office spaces. In addition you will manage leading QSR accounts. Your goal is to brighten their days by helping them fill their tills when they sell our healthy little drinks.
Our sales team have an important job getting out and about to make sure innocent is visible in the sites that truly matter and that the innocent range is always looking great. You will spend your time visiting customers in your area and will have full ownership of your diary while at the same time being supported by a close-knit team who you can ask for advice, feedback and accompaniments on site visits.
So, if you’re up for a big challenge and a way to hone in on your selling skills, this could be the opportunity for you.
Please note you will need a licence.
you'll have
a strong desire to pursue a career in B2b Sales– you’ll love meeting new people and driving a hard bargain, and you find targets motivating
strong sales acumen, with a proven track record of achieving and exceeding targets
an entrepreneurial spirit- can you find the yes in the no? we’re looking for someone who is bursting with ideas and can challenge in a positive way
organisation skills and a proactive approach - you will be managing your own diary and reacting to opportunities as they arise
a personable and engaging style - your goal is to build strong relationships and open doors to more senior contacts in the world of food service. Represent the company professionally at trade shows, events, and industry conferences to promote our brand and products.
strong negotiation skills, from pricing to securing new business
you'll get
In this newly created role (how exciting) you will get the chance to develop your commercial competencies in a highly experienced team where you can learn and grow. You will receive great, bespoke training and loads of support to excel in your role.
You will help us to keep doing business the right way – keeping innocent one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work, using our B Corp status to inspire wider change, and reinforcing our culture of staying little as we grow big. At innocent, it’s the relationships and friendships we create while working together, that make us who we are. It’s why we love hybrid working – a mix of connecting in person and remotely. We’re also aware that the world is changing, and we all want and need different things from our work and home lives. So, if you need to walk the dog, go to the gym, or have commitments outside of work, we’re open to talking through flexible working options that work for you and us.
In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you an exciting, challenging role in a fast-growing and dynamic business, with plenty of career opportunities in the UK and across Europe as well as a competitive rewards package.
If you think you have everything we're looking for and more, then we'd love to hear from you.
You'll need to get your skates on though, as applications close soon
