Sales Manager - FMCG

Michael Page (UK); Sheffield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Sales Manager to drive sales growth and customer development within the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in sales performance and experience managing P&L. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for professional growth

Comprehensive benefits package

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a trading, business development, or commercial sales management role within FMCG, wholesale, or grocery sector.
• Strong record of sales growth and GP generation.
• Excellent commercial negotiation and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance across existing and new customers, focusing on margin growth.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across different trade sectors.
• Maintain regular contact with key customers through face-to-face meetings and calls.

Skills

Sales growth

Customer development

Commercial negotiation

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Job description

• Exciting Sales Role within FMCG
• Opportunity to add value in ambitious FMCG Business

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established FMCG Business with great service and product offering.

Job Description

• Sales Growth & Customer Development
• Drive sales performance across existing and new customers, focusing on margin growth and sustainable revenue.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities across wholesale, retail, and independent trade sectors
• Utilise established industry relationships to open new trading channels and strengthen our market presence.
• Maintain regular contact with key customers through face-to-face meetings, calls, and trade events.
• Deliver strong customer service and long-term partnerships based on reliability, trust, and value.
• Identify and mitigate commercial risks while pursuing growth opportunities.
• Experience managing profit and loss (P&L) and driving margin improvement.
• Contribute to marketing and promotional planning to support category sales initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Sales Manager should have:

• Proven experience in a trading, business development, or commercial sales management role within the FMCG / wholesale / grocery sector.
• Strong record of sales growth and GP generation
• Excellent commercial negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Well-connected within the industry, with a network of relevant contacts.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage margin performance and P&L impact.
• Can work collaboratively with Finance, Operations, and Logistics to ensure smooth execution of all trading activity.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and build trust at all levels.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details to be confirmed).
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

If you are a driven Sales Manager ready to make a significant impact in the retail industry, we encourage you to apply today.