Home based with flexible & hybrid working 

Expenses covered, Commission only (15% of revenue, uncapped)

About us

Pastificio Carleschi is the leading artisan dry pasta manufacturer in the UK. The business supplies to the food retail sector, large distribution and white label customers, as well as directly to consumers. We have full production chain visibility and our pasta is eaten by thousands of consumers every year.

Job Purpose

You will work closely with the founder and take an executive role in growing sales revenue from new and existing food stores, HO.RE.CA. and online marketplaces. 

As Business Development Executive, you will:

• research potential new leads and follow-up on incoming ones
• communicate our value proposition to  prospective clients through a variety of mediums – this could include reaching out on social media, phoning, emailing or meeting in person
• travel as required to further develop business and customer relations
• keep on top of administrative tasks – such as updating CRM (customer relationship management) systems
• attend trade shows and partner events to approach potential prospects
• communicate with and inform existing clients in a way that supports an ongoing relationship
• react quickly to sales opportunities and close deals

We expect you to quickly:

• develop strategic thinking to collaboratively shape the retail sales growth strategy alongside the founder
• work with the founder to help align offerings with the needs of clients
• keep current on knowledge and developments in the UK pasta market, understand relevant market trends and identify new business opportunities

About you

To succeed in this role you have to be excited about joining an early stage, high growth, high potential and purpose-driven startup. You are:

• communicative, open with a positive attitude
• able to collaborate and build long-lasting relationships with others
• naturally competitive, focused and target driven
• self-starter, with high energy and high positivity
• inquisitive, willing to learn and asks questions
• creative, solution finder and problem solver

Our offer

Joining Pastificio Carleschi offers you the opportunity to quickly develop and grow your sales and business development skills  in one of the UK most exciting artisan food manufacturers. We will trust you with responsibility from day one, offering a great hands-on experience in FMCG sales and a chance to really make your marks and secure quick career growth within the company.

An outline of our process:

The position is open to everyone, with or without experience, with or without an existing Clients portfolio.

Apply: The application email must include an introductory letter and a copy of your CV.

Interviewing: We will get in touch and if interested set up a first telephone interview with the founder. Based on your experience we could ask you to complete a task and carry a final video interview with us.

Offer: If successful in the application process, we’ll make you a formal offer to join Pastificio Carleschi.

Training: We will train you up where needed to maximize your chances of sales success - this includes sales training and customer relationship management, and in-depth technical training on pasta making, wheat farming and milling, food packaging, food safety and organic standards.