Regional Sales Manager - Food Ingredients (UK)

Bunge; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food solutions company is seeking a Regional Sales Manager to manage UK accounts, particularly in bakery and confectionery markets. The role requires a proven sales background in the food industry, strong relationship-building skills, and a willingness to travel. The ideal candidate will have a relevant degree and experience in B2B account management. This position offers competitive compensation in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Ongoing development opportunities

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of experience in food industry sales.
• Proven ability to build strong relationships and achieve sales targets.
• Familiarity with the UK food market is highly preferred.
• Valid Driver's License & willingness to travel is essential.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed annual Business Plan targets for assigned accounts.
• Develop and execute tailored account strategies aligned with sales objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers.
• Collaborate with Technical Service team for product approvals.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and identify new business opportunities.
• Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to drive sales.

Skills

B2B account management

Relationship building

Communication

Market knowledge

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Job description

Overview

Regional Sales Manager - Food Ingredients (UK)

Location: United Kingdom (Home-Based, primarily covering Birmingham, Manchester, London regions but also the remainder of the UK and Scotland). Job Type: Full-Time. Department: Sales.

Bunge: Feed the World. Sustainably. Bunge: Leading the Way in Sustainable Food Solutions.

At Bunge, we connect farmers to consumers, delivering essential food while leading the industry toward a more sustainable future. With over two centuries of expertise, a global network, and an entrepreneurial spirit, we tackle evolving challenges in the food sector. As a Regional Sales Manager, you will drive growth and shape the future of food.

About the Role: Your Impact

Are you commercially driven, relationship-focused, and passionate about the food industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, building strong customer partnerships and driving business growth?

Bunge is seeking a talented Regional Sales Manager to join our UK team. You will manage and develop a portfolio of regional accounts, focusing on bakery, confectionery and wider food ingredients segments.

Key Responsibilities

• Growth: Achieve and exceed annual Business Plan targets for your assigned accounts and prospects.
• Strategic: Develop and execute tailored account strategies aligned with regional sales objectives.
• Relationship building: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers across your territory.
• Technical Bridge: Collaborate with the Technical Service team to ensure seamless product approvals and support customer R&D projects.
• Market Expert: Stay ahead of industry trends, gather competitive intelligence, and identify new business opportunities within the UK food market.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across commercial functions to optimize service and drive sales effectiveness.

What we are looking for

• Experienced Food Industry Sales: 3-5+ years in B2B account management, ideally with bakery/confectionery/food ingredients focus.
• Relationship-Focused & Commercially Driven: Proven ability to build strong relationships and achieve sales targets.
• Self-Starter with Excellent Communication: Entrepreneurial, independent, and a strong communicator. Customer-focused, results-oriented, collaborative, with strategic business sense.
• Relevant Degree & UK Market Knowledge: Bachelor's/Master's degree; familiarity with the UK food industry is highly preferred.
• Valid Driver's License & Willing to Travel: Essential for covering the UK territory.

Why Bunge

Shape the Future of Food as a Sales Leader. You will be a strategic leader shaping the future of our food ingredients business in the UK. Join a global company where your entrepreneurial spirit is valued, customer relationships drive growth, and ongoing development opportunities are available. We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Youll contribute to a company committed to connecting farmers to consumers and delivering essential food, feed, and fuel. We are always striving to improve, and you can make a real difference.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're a passionate and results-driven sales professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

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Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is currently being recruited under the title Regional Sales Manager to best reflect the responsibilities and scope of the role. Upon hire, the official internal title will be Regional Account Manager.