Area Sales Manager Poultry

Marel Poultry B.V.; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

JBT Marel is seeking an Area Sales Manager in the UK to lead sales of poultry processing solutions, interact with customers at events, and drive market share. You will collaborate with regional teams, analyze customer needs, and articulate value propositions for complex systems.

You will travel within the region, maintain CRM data, and train account managers while meeting revenue and margin targets. A business/engineering background and English fluency are required for this role.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering.
• 3 years’ experience in outside B2B sales of technical/mechanical systems, preferably with an international company.
• Skills in software such as a CRM system, Microsoft Office.
• Excellent skills in written and verbal English.

Responsibilities

• Work in close collaboration with Regional Sales Director, Account Managers, Distribution Partners, and Regional Sales Operations.
• Participate in establishing and implementing a structural industry market plan for a region.
• Drive the sales of complex solutions; justify their value and help increase JBT Marel’s market share while meeting customer requirements.
• Support and train Account Managers within depth process knowledge.
• Be responsible for realizing sales (targets in volume and achieving the best possible price and market share for complex solutions).
• Be responsible for visit reports, opportunity registration and follow-up (maintaining data in Company CRM systems).
• Collect information on competitors’ activities, installed base, requirements, and developments.
• Meet KPI (Key Performance Indicators) goals with sales and margins.

Skills

Motivated

Outgoing

Self-starting

Results driven

Excellent communicator

Time management

Analytical

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Area Sales Manager

Are you the eager commercial star to boost our sales? Join our team as Area Sales Manager and you’ll step into our exciting world of poultry processing systems and solutions. Never a dull moment! You’ll be JBT Marel’s closest contact to our customers; you get to interact with them one-on-one, in person, at exhibitions, demos or other occasions. This allows you to analyze their needs and offer them the best possible solutions. That’s because you understand all relevant details of the customers process and of Marel’s top-notch solutions. JBT Marel’s and our commitment to sustainability and inclusion make for a pleasant environment that stimulates you to develop yourself. Are you prepared to take a deep dive into our poultry processing universe and acquire the knowledge and abilities you need to hit your sales targets? Then look no further – this job will fulfill your expectations and goals.

An Area Sales Manager at JBT Marel will:

• Work in close collaboration with Regional Sales Director, Account Managers, Distribution Partners, and Regional Sales Operations
• Participate in the process of establishing and implementing a structural industry market plan for a region
• Drive the sales of complex solutions; justify their value and help increase JBT Marel’s market share while meeting customer requirements
• Support and train Account Managers within depth process knowledge
• Be responsible for realizing sales (targets in volume and achieving the best possible price and market share for complex solutions)
• Be responsible for visit reports, opportunity registration and follow-up (maintaining data in Company CRM systems)
• Collect information on competitors’ activities, installed base, requirements, and developments
• Meet KPI (Key Performance Indicators) goals with sales and margins

An Area Sales Manager at JBT Marel is:

• Motivated, outgoing, self-starting
• Results driven
• Able to analyze processes at the customer and advise on improvements
• Able to handle pressure, meet deadlines, and pay attention to detail while maintaining a positive attitude
• An excellent communicator and listener, with the ability to work with customers at a high level in the organization, vendors, and co-workers in a professional and tactful manner to resolve problems
• Able to follow through on duties and assignments with minimal supervision
• An excellent time manager, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects

An Area Sales Manager at JBT Marel has:

• A bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering
• 3 years’ experience in outside business-to-business sales of technical/ mechanical systems, preferably with an international company
• Skills in software such as a CRM system, Microsoft Office
• Excellent skills in written and verbal English
• The commitment to travel within the assigned sales territory
• Ability to work in a multicultural, multidisciplinary organization

Why join JBT Marel?

• Be part of a mission-driven global company that’s transforming the food industry
• Work with real customers, real technology, and real impact
• Build your career in a structured but flexible development track
• Learn from and grow with experienced mentors and sales professionals
• Join a culture of humility, innovation, and collaboration
• Travel, explore, and grow in a truly international environment

About JBT Marel

At JBT Marel, what we do matters, we know that the contribution of our employees leads to the success of our business. Our purpose is to transform the future of food; this guides our vision of being the leading partner in solutions for a sustainable food industry. At its core, our vision emphasizes partnership, inspiring JBT Marel to deliver exceptional, end-to-end service that fosters customer trust.

Our values show who we are at our best. As we Serve with integrity – Create with collaboration – Grow with excellence – Advance with innovation We are committed to our employees and will provide you with development and opportunities to allow you to be the best version of yourself at work, at home, and in your community. We foster a genuine inclusive team culture enjoying collaborative working across our global teams to deliver world-class projects. We encourage development ensuring new experiences and challenges at JBT Marel to feed your growth!

Benefits

• Salary will be dependent on candidate location and profile i.e. country of residence - details relating to the amount of holiday including bank holidays, healthcare benefits, pension will be shared directly with applicants.

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Welcome to our temporary careers site. While we finalize our new website, you can explore open roles and start your career journey with JBT Marel here. At JBT Marel, we’re transforming the future of food through technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our work helps make the global food system more sustainable — and it’s powered by thousands of talented people around the world. We value collaboration, integrity, innovation, and continuous growth — and we believe the best ideas come from diverse perspectives working together. If you’re looking for meaningful work and the chance to make a real impact, explore opportunities at JBT Marel and get ready to transform the future of food.