B2B Sales Manager (Manchester)

We’re looking for a commercially minded Sales Manager to join a successful and growing food manufacturing business. Whether your background is in FMCG, foodservice, or retail sales, this is a great opportunity to step into a role where you can take ownership, develop key accounts, and help shape future growth.

Backed by a well-established European group, the business is known for quality, innovation, and a customer-first approach. Now expanding across the UK, they’re looking for someone who can manage existing accounts while identifying new commercial opportunities.

The Role

You’ll be joining a close-knit commercial team and taking the lead on customer relationships—balancing account management with new business development.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and growing existing customer accounts
• Building relationships with buyers, procurement teams, and commercial contacts
• Identifying new routes to market and developing new customer opportunities
• Shaping and delivering commercial proposals
• Working closely with colleagues across UK and European sites
• Representing the company at trade shows and industry events

Who You Are

• Experienced in sales within FMCG, food, drink, or related sectors
• Confident managing relationships across retail, foodservice, wholesale, or manufacturing
• A self-starter with a strong commercial mindset
• Organised and adaptable, with experience managing multiple accounts
• Great communicator and natural relationship-builder

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary
• 20% performance-based bonus
• 10% car allowance
• 5% pension contribution
• 26 days holiday (rising to 29 with service) plus bank
• Hybrid working (mix of home, field, and occasional office)
• Private health cover and wellness support
• Ongoing learning and development