Sales Manager

True North Talent Limited; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Sales Manager - c£50,000 - £55,000 & Bonus - Greater Manchester

This is a brand-new role for the business, created to support their next phase of growth targeted towards the major retailers.

This would suit a sales manager or business development manager who can win new business quickly and can deliver a strong 5-year sales strategy.

You’ll be working with some really cool brands across the food industry!

The Candidate

• Proven background selling into food service / retailers / B2B across the UK.
• You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.
• Understanding the technical requirements within food manufacturing, whether this be from a food science or culinary point of view is hugely advantageous.
• This would suit someone with a senior sales background from a big hitter that supplies meals to the UK retailer market and can bring on board industry contacts.
• Candidate must be able to give strong examples of listings won and YOY growth.

The Role

• Increasing volume, market share and profitability of the business.
• Successfully winning new business.
• Proactively manage Key Accounts, including client visits, gap identification, and identifying product issues the customer is having.
• Management of all development projects inclusive of project pipeline to support new business in line with customer requirements and development brief guidelines.
• Develop consumer marketing plans for the products in line with the business’s overall strategy.
• Leading customer presentations for the business in conjunction with Culinary and NPD.
• Ensure any/all ambassadors remain completely focused and committed to the growth of the products.

The Company

• Growing at an unstoppable pace, they’ve invested significantly in their kitchens to support their growth.
• Hugely successful in their field with some very big names on their books.
• Sales incentive plan, travel expenses covered, laptop & phone provided.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided quoting reference HM/TNT/1324.

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