Sales Manager Pet Food (UK)

JR United Kingdom; Redhill; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager in the Pet Food sector to join their innovative team in Redhill. This role involves building strong customer relationships, driving business development, and collaborating closely with marketing and quality assurance teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in animal nutrition or food technology, with at least five years of specialty sales experience. Enjoy a competitive salary package, hybrid working options, and the opportunity to work in a fast-growing environment that values creativity and independence. If you're ready to take on challenges and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Company Car

Laptop

Mobile Phone

Attractive Bonus Scheme

25 Days Annual Leave

Private Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan Membership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in specialty sales within the Human/Animal Nutrition industry.
• Proven commercial track record with strong technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong account management with customers.
• Drive new business development and manage sales funnels.

Skills

Account Management

Sales Development

Technical Product Insights

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Time Management

Education

BSc in Animal Nutrition

MSc in Food Technology

Tools

Sales Funnel Management Tools

CRM Software

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We are looking for a Sales Manager Pet Food to join our team based in Redhill/Reigate, the UK.

About Barentz

Barentz is the global specialty ingredients solution provider. The company sources branded specialty ingredients from leading manufacturers worldwide and its ingredient experts provide value-added technical support which includes pre-mixing, blending, ingredient formulation and ingredient testing from its state-of-the-art, customized formulation centers and application laboratories in EMEA, Americas and Asia-Pacific.

Established in 1953, Barentz has operations in more than 70 countries with a strong presence in Europe and North America, and a rapidly growing network in Latin America and Asia-Pacific. With a turnover of €2.4 billion, the company employs over 2,700 people worldwide and serves more than 27,000 customers. For more information, visit: www.barentz.com

At Barentz, our core values drive our success: One Team, Knowledge-Driven, Strong Partners, Entrepreneurial, Change, and Integrity. We are one team with one goal – to achieve greatness together! If you’re passionate about these values and ready to make a difference, we want you on our team!

About this role

As part of our team, you will:

• Build and maintain strong account management with customers, ensuring they receive comprehensive product information.
• Drive new business development, manage sales funnels, and collaborate with principals on forecasting and pricing.
• Work closely with marketing to provide technical product insights and support portfolio development.
• Develop customer-specific product concepts and expand our portfolio with innovative solutions.
• Partner with QA to ensure compliance with required legislation and establish trial protocols with principals.
• Maintain strong relationships with research centers and leading agricultural universities.

About You

Candidate Qualifications and Experience

• A BSc. or MSc. in Animal Nutrition or Food Technology
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in specialty sales within the Human/Animal Nutrition industry.
• Proven commercial track record, with strong technical knowledge and networking skills.
• A proactive, self-starter who thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to travel frequently within the UK
• Lives in the UK and can travel to HQ in Reigate.

The Person

• A self-starter who is hungry for success.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, organised with strong time management skills.
• Able to work independently.

Why Barentz?

Barentz is a fast-growing organization with an open culture and short lines of communication. We offer you the freedom and opportunity to operate independently, within the set objectives and frameworks. Barentz is looking for employees who are creative, independent, and energetic and like to take on challenges. You like to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment, which requires a high degree of flexibility.

• You will be rewarded with a competitive salary package, in line with your experience and skills, including a company car, laptop & mobile phone
• We offer an attractive bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• An inspiring multinational company in a fast-growing and innovative business
• Hybrid working environment.
• Other benefits include a private pension scheme and membership to our health cash plan with BUPA.

Interested?

If you feel excited reading the above and want to join our journey, please send your resume and application letter, both in English, by using the apply button. Any questions regarding this position, please contact Jill Lan: [emailprotected] .