Field Sales Executive – 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

Just Eat Takeaway, a leading global online food delivery marketplace, is looking for Field Sales Executives to expand and diversify their network of restaurants. The role involves establishing relationships with new restaurant partners, utilizing data to identify leads, and meeting acquisition targets. The ideal candidate will have a sales background, but those with limited experience will still be considered. The role is field-based and home-based across Scunthorpe, Doncaster, and Castleford. Just Eat Takeaway is committed to creating an inclusive culture where all employees feel they belong. Benefits include a company car, pension, and various insurance options.

Job Description:*Hungry for a challenge?*
That’s good, because at Just Eat (JET) we have abundant opportunity or as we say, everything is on the table. We are a leading global online food delivery marketplace. Our tech ecosystem connects millions of active customers with hundreds of thousands of connected partners in countries across the globe.
Our mission? To empower every food moment around the world, whether it’s through customer service, coding or couriers.
*About this role:*
Are you ready to contribute to the expansion and diversity of a leading global online food delivery marketplace? At Just Eat Takeaway, we’re committed to growth, and to achieve our goals, we’re seeking dedicated Field Sales Executives to diversify our network of restaurants, ensuring our customers have access to a wide range of exceptional dining options.
In this pivotal role, you’ll establish meaningful relationships with new restaurant partners, bringing them on board to the Just Eat Takeaway platform. Your responsibilities will include utilising data and insights to identify leads and address cuisine gaps. Additionally, you’ll prepare and present sales reports, monitor competitor activity, and diligently meet your acquisition targets.
The ideal candidate will come from a sales background with experience of achieving results, however those with limited/no sales experience will still be considered provided they are hungry for success , have a persuasive and confident personality with a real desire to achieve.
*Location: Field-based & home-based across Scunthorpe, Doncaster and Castleford.*
*These are some of the key ingredients to the role:*
* Attract new restaurants to the Just Eat Takeaway family through effective prospecting and pitching
* Take ownership of signing up restaurants and negotiating mutually beneficial commercial terms
* Provide ongoing support to ensure the success of our partner restaurants
* Contribute to key business initiatives to drive order growth and expand dining opportunities for our customers
* Secure partnerships with the best local independent restaurants and strategic accounts in your area
*What will you bring to the table?*
* Full clean valid manual UK driving licence
* Exceptional people and communication skills: ability to ask pertinent questions, listen actively, and influence effectively
* Resilience: adept at managing stress and remaining composed under pressure
* Positive attitude and timeliness: deeply caring about your role and contributing positively to the team
* Problem-solving ability: adept at finding solutions and navigating challenges
* Quick learner with product and service knowledge
* Basic computer literacy
* Fluency in English, encompassing strong verbal and written communication skills
*At JET, this is on the menu:*
Our teams forge connections internally and work with some of the best-known brands on the planet, giving us truly international impact in a dynamic environment.
Fun, fast-paced and supportive, the JET culture is about movement, growth and about celebrating every aspect of our JETers. Thanks to them we stay one step ahead of the competition.
*Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging*
No matter who you are, what you look like, who you love, or where you are from, you can find your place at Just Eat . We’re committed to creating an inclusive culture, encouraging diversity of people and thinking, in which all employees feel they truly belong and can bring their most colourful selves to work every day.
*What else is cooking?*
Want to know more about our JETers, culture or company? Have a look at our career site where you can find people’s stories, blogs, podcasts and more JET morsels.
*Are you ready to take your seat? Apply now!*
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Employee discount
* Life insurance
* Paid volunteer time
* Private dental insurance
* Private medical insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Licence/Certification:
* manual UK driving licence (required)
Work Location: In personLocation: Peterborough