Sales Manager - Food & Nutrition

About the Company – Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. We hold a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry.

Our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries.

We have more than 17,700 employees worldwide and operate a network of more than 600 sites in 72 countries.

In the field of sustainability, Brenntag pursues specific goals and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served.

About the Role – We are looking for a Sales Manager to lead the Food Sales Team. This role can be based anywhere in the UK and will require regular travel to our Head office in Leeds.

Responsibilities:

• Develop Sales Strategies: Create and implement strategies to meet the company’s sales targets, maximising revenue growth and market penetration.
• Supervise and Lead the Sales Team: Hire, train, and guide sales team members, setting individual and team goals and ensuring they are met.
• Set Sales Goals and Forecasting: Define monthly, quarterly, and annual goals and provide accurate sales forecasts based on data analysis and market trends.
• Build and Maintain Customer Relationships: Develop strong, lasting relationships with key clients, addressing their needs and resolving issues to foster loyalty.
• Market and Competitor Analysis: Monitor market trends and competitor activities to adjust sales strategies and maintain the company’s competitive edge.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Work with other departments (such as marketing, product, and customer service) to align sales strategies with the company’s overall objectives.
• Performance Reporting and Analysis: Prepare reports on sales performance, analyse key metrics, and present results to senior management.
• Optimise Sales Processes: Review and improve sales processes to enhance the team’s efficiency and productivity.
• Sales Budget Management: Manage and allocate the sales budget, ensuring effective use of financial resources to maximise results.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a Senior Commercial role in the Nutrition sector
• Degree preferably in Nutrition/related subject
• People Management and Matrix Structure Experience
• Balance of Strategy development and Tactical delivery

Knowledge of:

• Food industry
• Distribution
• Senior Commercial

Personal Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent communicator and cross cultural operator
• Ability to engage a varied stakeholder group
• Tenacious and adaptable
• Able to contribute effectively to a target driven environment.
• Prioritise, delegate, monitor and follow up.

Interested?

We look forward receiving your application!

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organisation. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.