A long running company with propelled success in the baking sector. Their innovative influences are not to go unnoticed in the ever-changing food manufacturing industry consistently providing customers with high end quality ingredients.

About the Sales Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to guide and develop National Account Managers in building and maintaining robust relationships with key customers, promoting collaboration, and driving business growth within the UK.

Key tasks

• Coach and set clear objectives for team members to ensure alignment with business goals. Focus on developing, motivating, and retaining sales staff to build a strong, high-performing team.
• Monitor and report on sales performance to achieve and exceed targets. Manage the sales pipeline effectively and generate new leads to support ongoing business growth.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and prospects to drive sales and long-term partnerships. Develop strategic account plans and ensure pricing is competitive and profitable within the sector.
• Work with the Sales and NPD Directors to deliver the strategic sales plan and meet overall business objectives. Provide accurate sales forecasts for planning and stock control and collaborate with the NPD team to manage product development efficiently.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have a commercial background within the food manufacturing sector, ideally in b2b ingredients sales of at least 5 years.
• The successful candidate would ideally be a National or Key Account Manager looking to move up into their next role with the ability to manage a small team and look after the clients high profile key accounts.

More details

The Sales Manager job (ref:8976) is paying between £46,000 to £50,000 per annum according to your experience. The package includes a £5000 car allowance, referral programme, wellbeing and engagement programmes, onsite first aiders dedicated to employee’s mental health wellbeing, employee assistant programmer for yourself, partner and children, sickness pay and seasonal flu vouchers.

The candidate shall be expected to live in the North West of England with accessibility to the site in Greater Manchester as well as travelling nationwide. The role provides flexibility with some working from home.

The working hours are Monday to Friday usual Office Hours.

Alternate job titles - Business Development Executive | Business Development Manager | Sales Executive | Key Account Manager | National Account Manager | Sales Account Manager | Food Industry Sales Jobs | Food Commercial Jobs