Vacancy: Van Salesperson

Hours: Full time
Location: Buckfastleigh, Devon
Closing Date: 20th November
Salary: £25,000

Overview of role:

As a Van Salesperson for Luscombe Drinks, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and distributing our premium products across Devon. This role combines sales and delivery responsibilities, where you will represent the brand directly to customers, develop strong client relationships, and ensure Luscombe Drinks' products reach customers efficiently. You will represent the brand directly to customers, contributing to the company’s growth in the region.

Roles and Responsibilities:

  • Product Sales: Promote and sell Luscombe Soft Drinks to both existing and potential customers within the assigned area, including independent retailers, cafes, restaurants, and other outlets.
  • Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing excellent service and addressing their needs or concerns. Ensure that they are well-informed about new products, promotions, and seasonal offers.
  • Delivery & Stock Management: Deliver products directly to customers using the company van, ensuring that orders are accurate, and stock is rotated properly. Assist in managing stock levels on the van and restocking as necessary.
  • Route Planning: Efficiently plan your daily delivery routes to maximize sales opportunities and minimize travel time, ensuring timely deliveries.
  • Merchandising: Ensure Luscombe products are well-presented in stores by organizing and replenishing stock displays. Implement point-of-sale materials and promotional displays where applicable.
  • Sales Targets: Work towards achieving individual and team sales targets set by the Sales Manager. Actively seek new business opportunities to expand the customer base within the designated area.
  • Maintain accurate records of sales, deliveries, and customer interactions. Provide regular reports on sales performance, customer feedback, and market trends to the Sales Manager.
  • Vehicle Maintenance: Ensure the company van is maintained in good condition, reporting any issues to management and keeping the vehicle clean and organized.

What we are looking for:

  • Sales Experience: Proven experience in sales, ideally in the food & beverage or FMCG sector. Previous experience in a similar van sales role is a plus.
  • Customer Service: Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach. Ability to build and maintain relationships with a diverse range of clients.
  • Communication Skills: Strong verbal communication skills to interact effectively with customers and colleagues.
  • Self-Motivated: Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks. A proactive attitude towards achieving sales targets
  • Driving License: A full, clean UK driving license is required, with the ability to drive a commercial van.
  • Physical Stamina: Ability to load, unload, and deliver products, sometimes in bulk, which requires physical stamina.

What we offer in return:

  • A competitive salary
  • Pension scheme, contribution based
  • A friendly, engaging working environment with a family-run business
  • Beautiful farm location
  • Free onsite parking
  • Staff drinks scheme
  • Regular staff social events
  • A culture of continually developing our people

About Luscombe

We are the country’s leading producer of organic soft drinks, juices and mixers. All our drinks are made in small batches on a farm in Devon using the very best raw organic and wild ingredients, blended with Dartmoor spring water. Our drinks are listed in the leading hotels, bars and restaurants across the UK including Ottolenghi, Nobu, Chewton Glen and The Newt, as well as being sold in the very best places, from Harrods and Selfridges, to Riverford and Able & Cole. We have national distribution in Sainsburys and other national wholesalers as well as a large presence in local, independent shops and outlets across the UK. Our drinks have also been enjoyed by the Royal family for many years now and in April 2021, we were awarded the Royal Warrant. Taste and Organic is at the heart of what we do and we were the first drinks brand to gain organic Soil Association accreditation. We have now won more than 90 Great Taste awards by the Guild of Fine Food and have an ever-growing list of fabulous customer reviews to our name. The Luscombe HQ is based on a farm in the foothills of Dartmoor, where the team develop, make and sell our drinks from. We’re very lucky to enjoy wonderful views, an excellent local farm shop (just a stone’s throw away!) and fresh air by the bucket-load.

Apply now:

Please apply with your CV and covering letter to: darren.stone@luscombe.co.uk

Or by post to:

Darren Stone
Luscombe Drinks
Dean Court
Lower Dean
Buckfastleigh
Devon TQ11 0LT