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Sales Agent - Olu Olu Foods - London

Office & Admin

20 June 2026298 views

Expires in 15 days

Olu Olu Foods, a prominent Afro-Caribbean food brand in the UK, is seeking a proactive Sales Agent to drive sales and promote our diverse product range within retail environments. This field-based role requires daily visits to shops, and a company car will be provided for your use.


You will also earn monthly commission on sales achieved above your targets.


This job gives you the opportunity to earn an additional £250 - £10,000 per month, depending on your sales ability.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Travel daily to various retail shops using a provided company car.
  • Engage with shopkeepers in a friendly and professional manner.
  • Provide assistance to clients with inquiries, both in-person and over the phone.
  • Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of our products and services.
  • Inform customers about current promotions, advertisements, and new product offerings.
  • Collaborate with customers to optimize sales, promotions, and shelf layouts.
  • Contribute actively to the team's daily sales targets.
  • Ensure the attractive and organized display of our products in stores.
  • Proactively contact existing and new customers to highlight the benefits of our products and services.
  • Maintain effective communication with customers throughout the sales cycle.
  • Prepare and deliver engaging presentations to persuade customers to purchase new products.
  • Address and resolve customer complaints and concerns efficiently.
  • Develop and maintain an in-depth understanding of the company's offerings to provide expert advice and recommendations.

Requirements:

  • Proven work experience in a sales or customer-facing role.
  • A valid driving licence with no more than 6 penalty points is essential.
  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
  • Salary
    £28,000 – £32,000 yearly
  • Benefits
    Company Car, Commission and Annual Bonus

pin icon1 Heybridge Way, E10 7NQ, London

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Office & AdminLondon

Food Distribution • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since May, 2023

Olu Olu® has been supplying its market-leading range of Speciality foods to the retail, wholesale and foodservice sectors for over 30 years. We specialise is exotic and ethnic foods. Please visit

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