European Sales Executive (Food Ingredients)

Connections Recruitment; Altrincham; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food ingredients trading company is seeking a motivated European Sales Executive to drive sales efforts across the UK and Europe. This role offers a competitive salary of £28k-£34k plus bonuses, with responsibilities including engaging corporations, conducting presentations, and identifying business opportunities. Ideal candidates should have proven sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to travel extensively.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunity to be part of a high-growth startup

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience.
• Ability to travel extensively across Europe.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.

Responsibilities

• Engage with small to large corporations across Europe.
• Conduct presentations and meetings with new and existing customers.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth.

Skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Self-motivated

Strong commercial ability

Job description

Job Title - European Sales Executive (Food Ingredients)

Overview:Join a dynamic food ingredients & chemicals international trading company with significant growth prospects in the food ingredients sector. Our management team boasts over 50 years of industry experience. We are looking for a motivated European Sales Manager to drive our sales efforts across the UK and Europe. The role requires business to business selling.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with small to large corporations across Europe, presenting our product offerings.
• Conduct presentations and meetings with new and existing customers.
• Frequent travel (may be required), including same-day flights and overnight trips at short notice.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth.

Requirements:

• Proven sales experience (industry experience in food ingredients is not required).
• Ability to travel extensively across Europe. Alternatively, in house sales (office-based)
• Flexibility to undertake same-day flights and overnight trips on short notice.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, with a strong commercial ability to work independently.

What We Offer:

• Salary 28-34k basic plus bonuses.
• An opportunity to be part of a high-growth startup with significant market potential.
• Collaborative and experienced management team.
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.

Working Hours:8 AM - 5 PM (Early start required for European market). Alternatively, may suit part-time flexi hours for the right candidate.