Job Description
Sales Manager - Midlands - Ingredients
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
Alexander Steele is recruiting on behalf of a Global Manufacturer Ingredients. This client is a global leader in their sector and operates across the full supply chain from the sourcing of raw materials to high quality end products.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales manager to join the team with responsibility for accounts across B2B & Food Service within the UK&I. You will work directly with end users as well as Distributor / Wholesalers within the sector.
Remote Working - 3-4 days per week in trade, expectation to be out overnight 1 x per 2 weeks roughly.
£40-55k + Company Car (Full expensed) + Bonus + Benefits
What your tasks are:
- To achieve and exceed goals, objectives and budget.
- Develop a clear understanding of the clients’ capabilities and communicate them clearly to new and existing customers.
- Update and prepare planners, sales reports, project briefs and any other reports as needed in a timely manner.
- Continuously improve knowledge of industry.
- Manage all new accounts effectively, efficiently and profitably.
- Maintain & grow sales margins by customer.
- Negotiate sales and promotions with new and existing customers.
- Work effectively with NPD & marketing departments in the development of new products for customers.
- Prepare and implement the budget for your operating sector.
- Attend exhibitions, trade shows and other industry events.
- Manage & control overhead spend.
- Work effectively with all departments to maintain excellent customer service.
- To apply knowledge of manufacturing sector to the business to enable growth.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 Year’s Sales experience
- Trained baker or knowledge of the UK Bakery sector.
- Knowledge of UK Bakery Manufacturing industry.
- Basic Food hygiene certificate.
- Good knowledge of MS Office Products & remote IT equipment.
- Ability to travel (Overnight as required).
- Flexible & adaptable to change.
- Team player, able to develop excellent internal and external relationships.
- Excellent communication skills, both written & orally.
Please email sam.gilmour@alexandersteele.com or apply on Linkedin.