National Sales Manager - B2B

b3 jobs; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a National Sales Manager to drive growth in the B2B food manufacturing sector. This dynamic role involves acquiring new clients, managing large contracts, and leveraging your network to expand market presence. With a focus on Ready Meals, Sandwiches, Pizza, and Prepared Foods, you'll set sales goals, analyze trends, and develop strategies to meet targets. The company offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package including a car allowance and commission, and the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about sales and food, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Commission & Bonus Scheme

Pension

Laptop

Mobile

23 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the B2B food manufacturing sector.
• Strong background in business development and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Identify sales opportunities and strengthen client relationships in the UK market.
• Manage large client contracts and prepare forecasts and reports.

Skills

Sales Experience

Business Development

Negotiation

Interpersonal Skills

Sales Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance

Job description

The company is passionate about food, consistently delivering excellence, and possesses strong expertise in the food supply chain, logistics, and maintaining strong relationships with partners. As one of the leading suppliers of quality food and ingredients from around the world, they are committed to delivering superior quality products.

About the National Sales Manager - B2B job

The purpose of your role will be to take responsibility for acquiring new customers and expanding your client base within the UK market. Your key responsibilities will include identifying sales opportunities, strengthening existing client relationships, and leveraging your established network within the food manufacturing sector.

Key tasks

1. Set sales goals using market data, analyse sales trends, track performance, and prepare forecasts and reports.
2. Acquire, approve and manage large client contracts within the UK manufacturing sector, network with potential partners, and create presentations for key stakeholders.
3. Manage sales budgets, review marketing strategies, and develop and implement sales policies and procedures.

About You

1. The successful candidate shall have a minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the B2B food manufacturing sector, particularly with a strong background selling into manufacturers within Ready Meals, Sandwiches, Pizza, and Prepared Foods sectors.
2. Proven ability in business development, negotiation, and consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets, as well as a strong understanding of industry trends and products.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
4. Experience in sales forecasting and reporting; a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, finance, or a related field is preferred.

More details

The National Sales Manager job (ref: 8879) pays c £70,000 according to your experience. Initially, the role will be office-based for up to 2 days per week.

The role is based in West Midlands and is commutable from Birmingham, Derby, Northampton, Gloucester, Manchester, Worcester, Leicester, Stoke on Trent, Crewe, Shrewsbury, and surrounding towns.

The package includes car allowance, commission & bonus scheme, pension, laptop, mobile, and 23 days holiday + bank holidays.

The working hours are Monday to Friday - office hours.