Sales Manager, Industrial

Tate & Lyle Sugars; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Tate & Lyle Sugars in the UK is seeking an experienced Industrial Sales professional to manage and grow a portfolio of UK and international Food & Beverage customers, selling both commodity and value-added products.

The role blends home-based work with one day per week in Central London, demanding strong negotiation, forecasting, and cross-functional collaboration to drive profitability and market share.

Qualifications

• Preferably experience within Sugar, Sweeteners or Glucose products.
• Proven track record of managing national, multinational & distributor customers.
• Strong Excel skills and experience using SAP or equivalent system.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a portfolio of customers across the UK and global Food & Beverage sectors.
• Lead delivery of contracts, forecasting, documentation, and customer engagement.
• Drive value through commercial negotiations and portfolio management.
• Support profitability and growth targets aligned with business objectives.
• Build strong customer relationships through regular engagement.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business & Financial Acumen

Effective Communication

Customer Orientation

Establishes Trust

Problem-Solving

Results Orientation

Teamwork & Collaboration

Adaptability/Flexibility

Continuous Improvement

Self-Development

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

LOCATION

Home based, 1 day per week in Central London office

REPORTS TO

Senior Sales Manager

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

The ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.

OVERVIEW

• Industrial (B2B) Sales role with responsibility for account management and business development of existing and target customers..
• Customers ranging from large multinationals, distributors and smaller manufacturers
• Selling Commodity and Value Added products to UK Food & Beverage manufacturers within Industrial and Export Sales Channels.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and develop a portfolio of existing and prospective customers across the UK and global Food & Beverage sectors.
• Lead the delivery and administration of; Commercial contracts, Forecasting; Document adherence; Markey View population; Customer engagement communication etc
• Drive value creation through effective commercial negotiations and portfolio management.
• Support the achievement of profitability and growth targets in line with business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular engagement and account development.
• Represent the company professionally in all customer interactions and business activities.
• Provide insight into UK, EU and global sugar market dynamics to support commercial decision-making.
• Maintain accurate forecasting, contract, customer and market data in line with business requirements.
• Ensure adherence to all commercial processes, controls and administrative standards.
• Provide cost-to-serve analysis and profitability insights to support value-driven decision making and optimise commercial outcomes.

WORK EXPERIENCES

• Preferably, experience working within Sugar, Sweeteners or Glucose products
• Proven track record of managing & developing National, multination & distributors customers
• Strong Excel
• Demonstratable experience of using SAP or an equivalent system

Core Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking & Decision Making - Identifies and understands trends and/or issues; connects data points through analysis to arrive at a logical conclusion.
• Business & Financial Acumen - Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the financial, accounting, marketing and operational functions of our organization; interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better corporate decisions.
• Effective Communication - Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner by tailoring one's message to fit the interests and needs of the audience.
• Customer Orientation - Keeps internal and/or external customer(s) in mind at all times. Strives to proactively address customer concerns and needs. Assists business partners and customers to achieve their work goals via application of their own skills and knowledge; strives to provide consistent customer satisfaction.
• Establishes Trust - Gaining the confidence and faith of others by actions and words that promote being honest, forthcoming, integrious and vulnerable.
• Problem-Solving - Anticipates, evaluates, diagnoses, and resolves problems in a systematic and fact-based manner.
• Results Orientation & Accountability - Takes accountability, identifies, executes and drives actions to consistently achieve desired results.
• Teamwork & Collaboration - Creates a climate that fosters commitment to a common vision and shared values that promote cooperation and working together through trust and support of others.
• Adaptability/Flexibility - Maintaining effectiveness in varying environments and with different tasks, responsibilities and people.
• Continuous Improvement - Establishes methods and utilizes specialized techniques to monitor and improve performance of systems and processes.
• Self-Development - Seeks feedback on one’s strengths and weaknesses and initiates activities to increase or enhance their knowledge, skills, and proficiency in order to perform more effectively or enhance their career.