Field Sales Manager

D R Newitt Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

D R Newitt Recruitment is partnering with a UK food manufacturing supplier to recruit a Field Sales Manager. The role is field-based in the East Midlands with home-based options, offering a competitive salary, performance bonus and a company vehicle.

You will identify and secure new business, build relationships with manufacturers and key stakeholders, and promote a portfolio of ingredients, equipment and manufacturing solutions. Strong commercial acumen and travel flexibility are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in B2B field sales or business development.
• Exposure to food manufacturing, processing or related industry.
• A proven track record of acquiring new business and building relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, organized and tenacious approach to sales; willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify, target and secure new business opportunities across the food manufacturing sector.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with manufacturers and key stakeholders.
• Promote a diverse portfolio of specialist ingredients, equipment and manufacturing solutions.
• Work directly with customers on manufacturing sites to understand processes and requirements.
• Support product demonstrations, manufacturing trials and customer development projects.
• Take ownership of your sales territory, develop a structured pipeline and convert opportunities into profitable business.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional customer service.

Skills

B2B field sales

Food manufacturing exposure

New business development

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Travel flexibility

Job description

Field Sales Manager – Food Manufacturing

Location: East Midlands | Field-Based / Home-Based

Package: Competitive Salary + Performance-Related Bonus + Company Vehicle

Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Are you a commercially driven salesperson who thrives on winning new business and building long-term customer relationships?

D R Newitt is working in partnership with an established and highly regarded supplier to the UK food manufacturing industry to recruit an ambitious Field Sales Manager.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional looking to take ownership of a territory, develop new business and represent a diverse portfolio of specialist products used throughout the food manufacturing sector.

What makes this opportunity particularly attractive is the variety, autonomy and genuine scope to make a commercial impact.

Rather than being restricted to a single product category, you'll have access to an extensive portfolio of solutions, including specialist blended ingredients, food processing machinery and manufacturing consumables.

You'll work directly with food manufacturers, developing relationships with key decision-makers, understanding their operational challenges and delivering practical solutions that add value to their businesses.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on, commercially focused position where you'll play a key role in developing new customer relationships and identifying opportunities for growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Proactively identifying, targeting and securing new business opportunities across the food manufacturing sector.
• Building strong, long-term relationships with manufacturers and key commercial, technical and operational stakeholders.
• Promoting a diverse portfolio of specialist ingredients, equipment and manufacturing solutions.
• Working directly with customers on manufacturing sites to understand their processes and requirements.
• Supporting product demonstrations, manufacturing trials and customer development projects.
• Taking ownership of your sales territory, developing a structured pipeline and converting opportunities into profitable business.
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver tailored solutions and exceptional customer service.

About You

We're looking for someone who is naturally driven, commercially astute and enjoys the challenge of winning new business.

You'll ideally bring:

• Experience in B2B field sales, business development or a similar commercial role.
• Exposure to food manufacturing, food processing or a related industry.
• A demonstrable track record of developing new business and building customer relationships.
• Strong commercial awareness, communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, organised and tenacious approach to sales.Confidence working with technical and operational teams in manufacturing environments.
• The flexibility to travel regularly and take a hands-on approach to customer development.

Experience within meat manufacturing would be advantageous but is not essential.

The business is particularly interested in individuals with the right attitude, commercial drive and ambition. Comprehensive product training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their industry knowledge and develop their career.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Genuine autonomy: Take ownership of your territory and develop your own customer relationships.
• Excellent earning potential: Competitive salary alongside a performance-related bonus structure.
• Diverse product portfolio: Represent multiple specialist product categories rather than being limited to one offering.
• Comprehensive training: Develop your technical and product knowledge with the support of an experienced team.
• Established business: Join a respected supplier with a strong presence in the UK food manufacturing sector.
• Hands-on commercial role: Work directly with manufacturers, solving practical challenges and delivering meaningful solutions.
• Long-term opportunity: Build your commercial expertise within a specialist and relationship-driven industry.