Sales Manager - Pet Food

JR United Kingdom; Kingston upon Hull; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable company in the pet food sector seeks a Sales Manager to manage customer accounts and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Animal Nutrition or Food Technology, have over 5 years of sales experience, and be comfortable working independently in a hybrid environment. This role offers competitive salary, benefits like a company car, and the opportunity to innovate within a growing sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Company car, laptop, and mobile phone

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Private pension scheme

Health cash plan

Opportunities within a growing sector

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of specialty sales experience in Human/Animal Nutrition.
• Willing to travel regularly within the UK.
• Based in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer accounts and ensure they receive all necessary product information.
• Generate new business and oversee sales processes.
• Collaborate with marketing and design customer-specific product concepts.

Skills

Sales success

Technical knowledge

Networking skills

Communication

Negotiation

Time management

Education

Degree in Animal Nutrition or Food Technology (BSc or MSc)

Job description

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Sales Manager - Pet Food, kingston upon hull, east yorkshire

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Client:

Indenovo Global Search & Selection

Location:

kingston upon hull, east yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title: Sales Manager - Pet Food Ingredients (Remote) – United Kingdom

About this role

In this position, you will:

• Manage customer accounts to ensure they receive all necessary product information.
• Generate new business, oversee sales processes, and work with principals on pricing and forecasts.
• Collaborate with marketing to share technical insights and support product development.
• Design customer-specific product concepts and enhance our product range with innovative ideas.
• Work with Quality Assurance to meet compliance standards and develop trial protocols.
• Build relationships with research centres and leading agricultural universities.

About You

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree in Animal Nutrition or Food Technology (BSc or MSc).
• At least 5 years of specialty sales experience in the Human/Animal Nutrition field.
• Proven sales success with strong technical knowledge and networking skills.
• Experience working with previous distributor
• Willing to travel regularly within the UK.
• Based in the UK, able to travel to the office just outside of London when required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Self-driven and motivated to achieve results.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Organized and capable of managing time effectively.
• Comfortable working independently.

Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary based on experience, including company car, laptop, and mobile phone.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Opportunities within a growing and innovative sector.
• Hybrid working environment.
• Additional benefits like a private pension scheme and health cash plan