Bakery Sales Development Manager

b3 jobs; East Midlands, Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Bakery Sales Development Manager to drive sales growth in the foodservice and wholesale sectors. This role involves building strong customer relationships, generating new business opportunities, and executing effective sales strategies. With a focus on ambient bakery products, you'll leverage your sales experience and industry knowledge to exceed targets and contribute to the company's growth. Join a dynamic team where your efforts will make a significant impact on expanding the customer base and supporting overall business objectives.

Benefits

Commission

Car/Car Allowance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' sales experience in foodservice or wholesale.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through visits and meetings.
• Generate leads and explore new markets to drive business growth.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication Skills

Business Development

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Job description

This company has mastered their craft and specialty over several decades, resulting in huge growth and an excellent reputation. They provide high-quality goods throughout the UK and internationally.

About the Bakery Sales Development Manager job

We’re looking for a highly self-motivated Bakery Sales Development Manager with strong communication skills and a passion for driving sales growth. Focused on generating new business opportunities—particularly within the foodservice and wholesale sectors—you’ll play a key role in executing the company’s sales strategy, expanding their customer base, and supporting overall business growth.

Key tasks

• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular UK visits and weekly meetings with existing and potential clients.
• Proactively generate leads, explore new markets, and respond to customer inquiries to drive business growth.
• Accurately process orders and maintain up-to-date records in the internal database.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to meet targets, while working closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to align efforts.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 3 years’ sales experience selling into foodservice and/or wholesale with essential knowledge of bakery products and industry trends.
• A proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong short- and long-term customer relationships.
• Skilled in business development, negotiation, forecasting, and reporting, with a results-driven approach and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Must have experience selling ambient bakery products and be based within a 1-hour radius of Leicester.

More details

The Bakery Sales Development Manager job (ref:8883) is paying £40,000 - £45,000 + commission, car/car allowance according to your experience.

The site is located in Leicester and is commutable from Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Loughborough, Derby, Coventry, Corby, Kettering, Rugby, and Loughborough (Leicestershire, Derbyshire, and Northamptonshire).

The working hours are Monday to Friday.