B2B Sales Executive - Ingredient Materials in Manchester

Company Description

Our client is an international supplier of high-quality nutritional and functional ingredients to health supplement manufacturers across the United Kingdom. Leveraging global sourcing capabilities and an in-depth understanding of the UK market, the company serves as a trusted partner to brands, formulators, and contract manufacturers seeking consistent, compliant, and cost-effective ingredient solutions. Its portfolio spans vitamins, omega oils, botanical extracts, and specialty nutrients, supporting innovation and quality throughout the product lifecycle.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on‑site role based in Greater Manchester. This is a new‑business hunting role focused on identifying prospective UK manufacturers and winning new accounts. You will be responsible for:

• Proactively identifying and approaching prospective UK manufacturers.
• Building and managing an independent sales pipeline.
• Arranging and conducting customer meetings.
• Preparing and delivering product presentations.
• Negotiating pricing and commercial terms.
• Developing relationships that generate repeat business.
• Collaborating closely with technical and supply‑chain teams to ensure accurate product information, regulatory compliance, and timely delivery.
• Maintaining detailed sales pipelines and forecasts.
• Monitoring market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to support continuous growth in the UK supplements sector.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years of B2B sales experience, with a strong track record of new‑business development through proactive outbound prospecting.
• Experience selling into animal feed/animal health, food and beverage, or personal care/cosmetics is strongly preferred.
• Comfortable arranging and conducting customer meetings independently.
• Strong skills in relationship building, consultative selling, and negotiation.
• Ability to understand technical product information and explain it clearly to customers.
• Competence in market research, lead generation, and opportunity qualification.
• Comfort with CRM systems, sales reporting, and basic data analysis.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple accounts and projects.
• Valid right to work in the UK, and willingness to travel across Greater Manchester and the wider UK as needed.
• Relevant education in business, life sciences, nutrition, or a related field is beneficial.