Sales Manager

Role: Sales Manager – Food Manufacturer

Salary: Up To £50,000

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent

Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC)

Inspired Global Cuisine are a frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Gorton, East Manchester.

We are an ambitious company who have grown significantly over the last 2 years, now producing over 1million meals a week and have plans to continue that growth.

We believe in manufacturing excellence – delivered by our brilliant people, innovative products and continuous improvement. We achieve this by working within our core values of being accountable, creative, open and as a team.

We have high standards and encourage our colleagues to be autonomous and authentic to drive our business forward. With a supportive environment we encourage personal and professional development too.

You’ll work cross functionally and collaboratively, always strive to be the best and even have some fun along the way.

About the role

We are seeking a Sales Manager who will be responsible for driving revenue growth by developing and implementing sales strategies and managing key accounts. This role involves close collaboration with production, marketing, and Commercial NPD teams to ensure alignment with company goals and customer expectations.

Key responsibilities:

• Developing and execute sales strategies, growth and overall performance to achieve company revenue targets.
• Identifying and evaluating new business opportunities, market trends, and customer needs.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with key accounts, distributors, and retailers.
• Acting as one of the primary points of contact for major customers, ensuring satisfaction and loyalty.
• Negotiating contracts, pricing, and terms alongside the Commercial NPD manager to secure favourable agreements for the company
• Conducting market research to identify trends, competitors, and potential growth areas in the UK and worldwide markets.
• Preparing and present regular sales reports, including performance metrics and insights.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of sales experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG industry.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills that can build co-operative relationships.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Analytical mindset and excellent organisational skills.
• Knowledge of food manufacturing processes and industry regulations is a plus.

Benefits

Our benefits package includes:

• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday and opportunity to purchase an additional week
• Restaurant and retailer discounts
• Healthcare cash plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee assistance programme – GroceryAid
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition
• Free parking onsite
• Rewards discount / cashback scheme at over 150 retailers. Categories including shopping, electricals, holidays, restaurants, insurance, and more!

So, if you feel like this is the role for you, and have the experience required, please get in touch by applying now and sending over your CV.