Sales Manager - Pet Food

Job Title: Sales Manager – Pet Food Ingredients (Remote) – United Kingdom

About this role

In this position, you will:

• Manage customer accounts to ensure they receive all necessary product information.
• Generate new business, oversee sales processes, and work with principals on pricing and forecasts.
• Collaborate with marketing to share technical insights and support product development.
• Design customer-specific product concepts and enhance our product range with innovative ideas.
• Work with Quality Assurance to meet compliance standards and develop trial protocols.
• Build relationships with research centres and leading agricultural universities.

About You

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Animal Nutrition or Food Technology (BSc or MSc).
• At least 5 years of specialty sales experience in the Human/Animal Nutrition field.
• Proven sales success with strong technical knowledge and networking skills.
• Experience working with previous distributor
• Willing to travel regularly within the UK.
• Based in the UK, able to travel to the office just outside of London when required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Self-driven and motivated to achieve results.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organized and capable of managing time effectively.
• Comfortable working independently.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary based on experience, including company car, laptop, and mobile phone.
• Attractive bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Opportunities within a growing and innovative sector.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Additional benefits like a private pension scheme and health cash plan