At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the UK Sales Department and drive growth through strategic sales initiatives.
- Company: Dynamic international food ingredients supplier focused on long-term partnerships.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contribution, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Exciting role with UK and international travel opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a growing company while building key customer relationships.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in food sales with strong leadership and negotiation skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 62000 £ per year.
The company is a growing, international food ingredients supplier, serving manufacturing, B2B and B2C sectors, with a strong focus on building long-term partnerships and delivering exceptional customer service. The business works closely with manufacturers, distributors and commercial customers to identify opportunities, develop tailored solutions and strengthen market presence. Through a commitment to quality, supply chain excellence and relationships, the company continues to drive sustainable growth across domestic and international markets.
About the Sales Manager job:
The purpose of your role will be to lead and take full ownership of the UK Sales Department, driving growth through the development and execution of a successful sales strategy. You will build and strengthen key customer relationships, increase revenue, expand market presence, and enhance brand awareness. Working closely with senior management, you will ensure sales objectives align with business goals while recruiting, leading, and developing a high-performing sales team to support the company’s continued growth and long-term success.
- Take full ownership and responsibility for the Sales Department whilst working closely with senior management to align sales goals with company strategy.
- Develop and execute the sales strategy for the UK market as well as recruiting, leading and developing the sales team as the business expands.
- Build, manage, and grow key customer relationships and always drive revenue growth, market penetration, and brand presence.
The successful candidate shall have at least 5 years’ proven experience in food sales within FMCG, food service or retail sectors.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to build and manage a department as well as excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
- Experience of launching or growing a brand in a competitive market is highly desirable and you must be a results-driven, self-motivated, and strategic thinker.
This is a site-based role with UK and International travel as well as some hybrid working. The package includes an Employer Pension Contribution of 4%. The working hours are Monday to Friday, standard office hours.
Sales Director, Retail Planning in Pontyclun employer: b3 jobs ltd
As a growing international food ingredients supplier, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. Our commitment to employee development is evident through tailored training programmes and leadership opportunities, ensuring that our team members thrive in their careers while contributing to our mission of delivering exceptional customer service. Located in the heart of the UK, we offer a competitive salary package, including a 4% employer pension contribution, and the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the food industry.
