Head of Technical Sales - Ingredients

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Head of Technical Sales to drive market growth in the health and wellness sector. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead a dynamic sales team, fostering relationships with key clients while providing innovative ingredient solutions. With a focus on customer satisfaction and technical expertise, you will have the chance to shape the future of the nutrition industry. Join a vibrant and collaborative team, where your contributions will directly impact the company's success and growth. If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level in a flexible home-based environment, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company car

Company phone

Company laptop

Performance bonus

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales within the health and wellness sector.
• Strong communication and networking skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Grow and retain customers through strong relationships and innovation.
• Provide technical advice and lead on key projects.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Market Knowledge

Communication Skills

Networking Skills

Sales Motivation

Education

Degree in Food Science or related field

Tools

Salesforce

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Head of Technical Sales - Ingredients, England

Client:

Futures

Location:

England, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

Head of Technical Sales - Ingredients - Health & Wellness/Nutrition Business - Home based role with regular travel - £75,000 - £90,000 OTE

Our client is a dynamic business with a strong commercial heritage in the health & wellness/nutrition industry, that due to exciting growth plans, is looking for a Head of Technical Sales to join the UK sales team!

They are a creative and customer-driven business, providing high-performance ingredient solutions to customers and suppliers in the health, nutrition and weight management sectors. This company cares about fulfilling its promises to colleagues, suppliers and customers - their aim is that you will find your experience to be productive, results-oriented and enjoyable.

In this role, you will lead on market and financial growth in the UK and Ireland. You will contribute to long-term organisational strategic goals, build on key customer relationships, identify business opportunities and maintain extensive knowledge of current market conditions.

There will be travelling at least 2 days per week to the UK and Ireland and occasionally to other European countries, for supplier-facing activities, or exhibitions.

Your Responsibilities:

• Effectively grow and retain existing customers through strong relationships and innovation.
• Identify and develop our unique selling propositions and differentiators.
• Provide technical advice to customers, consulting on existing and new products.
• Lead on key projects regarding the creation of bespoke products and new range reviews.
• Work with Principals, technical colleagues and other internal colleagues to meet customer needs.
• Provide customer service excellence when interacting with customers, presenting an image that mirrors that of the client.
• Effectively manage Salesforce for business reporting.
• Attend industry functions, such as trade shows and conferences, and provide feedback and information on market trends.
• Identify opportunities that will lead to an increase in sales.

About You:

• Experience in selling products (ideally ingredients) to the nutrition/wellness/health industry.
• A proven track record of providing technical advice and guidance to customers.
• A degree, preferably food-related and/or sales, commercial or technical experience within the food industry.
• Market knowledge and a motivation for sales.
• Confident communication skills (written and verbal) demonstrated with strong networking skills, persuasion, and prospecting skills.
• Excellent personal organisation and standard of work.
• Self-confidence, enthusiasm, positivity, self-motivation and independence.
• Responsibility for own work performance and present a positive image of the company.
• Previous experience of using CRM (specifically Salesforce) to an excellent level, excellent IT skills.

What's on offer:

• A vibrant working environment, underpinned by an enthusiastic, collaborative, and communicative team. The atmosphere is informal but hard-working.
• Home based contract with a flexible and autonomous working environment.
• Company car, phone and laptop.
• Competitive salary and performance bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.

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