Senior Sales Executive B2B Food Ingredients

Flexicruit; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A food ingredients distribution company in Birmingham is looking for a Senior Sales Executive B2B. This role involves driving growth in the food manufacturing sector and managing key accounts. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of B2B sales experience, a solid network in the industry, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a competitive salary of £35,000 with an on-target earning potential of £50,000 to £60,000 including commission and bonuses, along with benefits like a car allowance and 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Monthly commission

Annual performance bonus

Car allowance

Laptop and mobile phone

28 days holiday

Higher pension contributions

Continuous development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in the food sector.
• Proven ability to manage a sales cycle from lead generation to closing.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and your own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Generate and convert new business opportunities in food manufacturing.
• Manage and develop existing key accounts.
• Track activity via CRM and provide accurate forecasts.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Relationship-building

Commercial acumen

Lead generation

Job description

About the job Senior Sales Executive B2B Food Ingredients

Position: Senior Sales Executive B2B Food Ingredients
Location: Birmingham & Surrounding Areas (1 Day per Week in Birmingham Office)
Basic Salary: £35,000 + OTE £50,000 £60,000pa
Work Model: Remote/Field-Based, Monday Friday

Our client is a well-established importer and distributor of premium food ingredients and products from across the globe. Supplying into the Food Manufacturing, Foodservice, Hospitality and Retail sectors, they pride themselves on quality, reliability, and strong client relationships.

They are now searching for a seasoned Sales Executive with a proven track record in B2B food ingredient sales. You'll be driving growth within a high-potential territory, focusing particularly on clients such as ready meal producers, bakeries, sandwich manufacturers, pizza manufacturers, sauce and marinades producers and dessert manufacturers. This is an exciting opportunity to join a business on the rise and play a lead role in its next phase of expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proactively generate and convert new business opportunities within the food manufacturing sector
• Manage, grow, and develop existing key accounts to maximise revenue and long-term partnerships
• Build a pipeline of strategic customers by leveraging market insights and industry connections
• Develop and deliver tailored proposals and product presentations to decision-makers
• Collaborate with the wider team to ensure product availability and customer satisfaction
• Track activity via CRM and provide accurate forecasts and market feedback

What Were Looking For:

• 4-5 years of B2B sales experience (ideally in the food sector or selling ingredients to manufacturers)
• A natural relationship-builder with a solid network of food manufacturing contacts
• Proven ability to manage a sales cycle from lead generation through to closing and account management
• Confident, driven, and proactive, with strong commercial acumen
• Full, clean UK driving licence and your own reliable vehicle
• Located within Birmingham or surrounding areas, with the ability to attend the Birmingham office once per week

What You'll Get:

• £35,000 basic salary with realistic OTE of £50,000£60,000pa
• Monthly commission and annual performance bonus
• Car allowance, laptop, and mobile phone
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Higher-than-statutory contribution to the Workplace Pension Scheme
• Continuous development and growth opportunities, with potential to build and lead a sales team over time