Sales Manager B2C - Snacking

JR United Kingdom; Telford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of freeze-dried fruit is seeking a UK & Ireland B2C Sales Manager to lead its ambitious snacking brand growth in major UK retailers. This role offers a unique chance to shape the retail strategy and develop a premium snacking platform from the ground up. If you have a proven sales background in UK retail and a hunter mentality, this is an exciting opportunity to build something significant.

Qualifications

• Strong track record selling ambient/snacking products into UK retail.
• Experience with own brands and private label.
• Thrives in a fast-moving, lean environment with a hunter mentality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver commercial strategy.
• Drive listings and lead retail expansion.
• Pitch to UK retail giants.

Skills

Sales

Hunter mindset

Business development

Job description

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Are you ready to launch a disruptive snacking brand into the UK's top retailers?

Paragon Talent is working with a global manufacturer of freeze-dried fruit who are on a mission to transform healthy snacking across the UK & Ireland, and we’re looking for a proven senior sales professional, someone with a hunter mentality to make it happen.

Our client is embarking on an ambitious B2C growth journey with the aim of carving out a premium snacking platform, partnering with major grocers on private label innovation.

With a national listing already secured with one major UK retailer, they’re searching for a UK & Ireland B2C Sales Manager to drive listings, open doors, and lead retail expansion from the ground up.

This is a rare opportunity to own and shape the retail journey at inception. You’ll develop and deliver the commercial strategy, pitch to UK retail giants, and unlock new channels, from supermarkets to foodservice, travel, and convenience.

This is a genuine blank-slate opportunity to build something lasting, working in a well-resourced international food business with multiple global manufacturing facilities, a strong supply chain and innovation capabilities

What we’re looking for:

• A strong track record selling ambient/snacking products into UK retail (Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Aldi, etc.)
• Own brand and private label experience.
• A hunter mindset, you love building from zero and thrive in a fast-moving, lean environment

If you’re hungry for a challenge, ready to take full ownership, and excited by the chance to lead the UK’s next great snack success story, and can demonstrate you have the relevant experience, apply now with your CV, or reach out confidentially for more information.