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Sales & Business Development Executive Remote (UK / EU timezones) · Full time, contractor, part-time · Intern, mid-level, 1+ years of outbound sales experience About this role OhMyFood is building a marketplace connecting passionate home chefs with customers looking for fresh, authentic home-cooked food. We're looking for a motivated, persuasive and results-driven Sales & Business Development Executive to help grow our network of home chefs across London. Your primary responsibility will be to contact potential home chefs, explain the OhMyFood opportunity, overcome objections, follow up consistently and convert qualified leads into successfully onboarded and active chefs. You'll manage leads through our sales platform, handle outbound calls and WhatsApp conversations, identify new sales opportunities and work towards clear weekly and monthly acquisition targets. We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys speaking with people, knows how to build trust, takes ownership of their work and consistently follows through without needing constant reminders. This is a hands-on, target-driven role where success is measured by actual conversions and activated chefs, not simply the number of calls made. You'll work closely with the founder and core team, receive structured onboarding and have opportunities to take on greater responsibility as OhMyFood grows. Key responsibilities • Manage, qualify and convert inbound and outbound sales leads through OhMyFood's CRM and sales platform., • Contact potential home chefs through outbound phone calls, WhatsApp, email and other approved communication channels., • Clearly communicate OhMyFood's value proposition and explain how home chefs can earn additional income through the platform., • Build trust with prospective chefs, understand their needs, handle objections and persuade suitable candidates to join., • Own the complete chef acquisition process from initial contact to registration, verification, menu setup and activation., • Consistently achieve agreed daily, weekly and monthly sales activity and chef acquisition targets., • Maintain accurate CRM records, including lead status, call outcomes, conversation notes, follow-up dates and next actions., • Proactively follow up with interested leads and ensure no qualified opportunity is forgotten or left unattended., • Identify and research new potential home chefs through social media, online communities, referrals and other relevant sources., • Develop and improve sales pitches, objection-handling approaches and follow-up strategies to increase conversion rates., • Work closely with marketing and operations teams to improve lead quality and resolve onboarding challenges., • Monitor sales funnel performance, including contact rates, qualified leads, applications, verified chefs and activated chefs., • Provide daily activity updates and weekly performance reports, including targets achieved, conversion rates, challenges and next steps., • Collect feedback from prospective chefs and suggest improvements to OhMyFood's onboarding experience and sales processes., • Take independent ownership of assigned targets, proactively identify problems and recommend solutions without requiring constant supervision., • Represent OhMyFood professionally, communicate honestly and avoid misleading income claims or high-pressure sales tactics. Qualifications • Ideal candidate would be atleast 1 year of hands-on experience in outbound sales, telesales, business development, lead conversion or customer acquisition., • Proven track record of achieving or exceeding measurable sales, lead conversion or customer acquisition targets., • Strong persuasive communication, relationship-building, negotiation and objection-handling skills., • Experience making outbound sales calls, conducting follow-ups and converting prospective customers or business partners., • Ability to confidently explain a product or business opportunity, communicate its value and persuade prospects without misleading or pressuring them., • Hands-on experience using CRM or lead management systems to track sales pipelines, interactions, follow-ups and conversions., • Demonstrated ability to independently manage assigned leads and consistently follow up without supervision., • Strong understanding of sales funnels, lead qualification, conversion rates and target-based performance metrics., • Ability to research and generate new leads through online communities, social media, referrals and other outreach channels., • Comfortable communicating with UK customers and business prospects through phone calls, WhatsApp and email., • Strong English communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to build trust and explain information clearly., • Experience handling objections, rejections, difficult conversations and hesitant prospects while maintaining professionalism., • Highly organised, disciplined, proactive and accountable, with strong time management and attention to detail., • Ability to work independently in a fast-paced startup environment and consistently deliver agreed results., • Willingness to learn new sales techniques, adapt to feedback and continuously improve personal performance., • Ability to demonstrate past sales achievements using actual numbers, including call volumes, leads handled, conversion rates and targets achieved., • Experience in food, hospitality, marketplaces, consumer services or startup sales is advantageous but not mandatory., • Experience using HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho CRM, Pipedrive or similar sales tools is desirable., • A degree is not mandatory. Practical sales ability, integrity, commitment and measurable results are more important. Why join OhMyFood? Be part of an ambitious food-tech startup building a marketplace for authentic home-cooked food.Work directly with the founder and core team, with meaningful ownership over business development and chef acquisition.Play a direct role in helping passionate home chefs turn their cooking skills into additional earning opportunities.Gain practical experience in outbound sales, customer acquisition, business development, negotiation and marketplace growth.See the measurable impact of your work through successfully onboarded chefs and business growth.Work in a supportive, fast-moving environment where initiative, honesty, accountability and independent thinking are valued.Receive structured onboarding, regular performance feedback and opportunities for greater responsibility as the business grows.Help build a company where your contribution genuinely matters, with compensation and career progression based on clearly agreed terms.

Sales Executive – Tech Tailors Ltd Tech Tailors Ltd is a modern and growing tailoring company combining traditional craftsmanship with technology, innovative materials and contemporary design. We specialise in creating high-quality bespoke and made-to-measure suits while giving our customers a professional and personalised experience. We are looking for a confident, motivated and customer-focused Sales Executive to join our team. The successful candidate will help customers understand our products, guide them through their options and build strong relationships that lead to sales and repeat business. Key Responsibilities • Welcome and engage with customers in a professional and friendly manner., • Understand each customer’s requirements, style preferences and budget., • Explain our bespoke and made-to-measure suit options, fabrics, materials and technology., • Recommend suitable products and solutions based on customer needs., • Manage enquiries from new and existing customers by phone, email, online channels and in person., • Generate new sales opportunities and follow up with potential customers., • Build long-term relationships with clients and encourage repeat business and referrals., • Work towards individual and company sales targets., • Maintain accurate customer and sales information., • Work closely with the tailoring and production team to ensure customers receive an excellent service from initial consultation through to completion. What We Are Looking For We are looking for someone who is confident, enthusiastic and enjoys speaking with people. Previous sales experience is preferred, particularly within fashion, tailoring, luxury retail or customer service, although full training can be provided to the right person. The ideal candidate will have: • Strong communication and interpersonal skills., • A confident and professional manner., • Good sales and negotiation skills., • Excellent customer service skills., • An interest in suits, fashion, tailoring or technology., • The ability to understand different fabrics, materials and product options., • A proactive attitude and willingness to learn., • The ability to work independently and as part of a team., • Good organisation and attention to detail. Why Join Tech Tailors Ltd? This is an opportunity to join an ambitious company that is bringing together traditional tailoring and modern technology. You will have the opportunity to develop your sales skills, learn about bespoke tailoring and innovative materials, and grow with the business as we expand. We are looking for someone who wants to become an important part of the Tech Tailors team and help us deliver an outstanding experience to every customer.