Senior Sales Manager – Hybrid Growth Lead for UK/EU Dairy

Arla Foods Limited; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading European cheese manufacturer based in Leeds is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive growth in strategic Food Manufacturing and Cheese Processing accounts across the UK and EU. The role demands strong pricing negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills to achieve key financial targets. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams in the UK and Denmark, and will enjoy a competitive salary along with benefits such as a bonus scheme, flexible working, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible hybrid working – 3 days per week in the office

Bonus scheme (up to 20%)

BUPA Single cover healthcare

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Employer pension matched up to 6%

4× annual salary life assurance cover

Career development and training

Qualifications

• Significant commercial experience in FMCG, dairy knowledge is an advantage.
• Proven pricing and negotiation capability.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic customer growth across UK and EU.
• Lead price negotiations and deliver financial targets.
• Build and execute customer business plans.

Skills

Commercial experience in FMCG

Pricing negotiation capability

Stakeholder management

Numerical and analytical skills

Relationship building

Job description

A leading European cheese manufacturer based in Leeds is seeking a Senior Sales Manager to drive growth in strategic Food Manufacturing and Cheese Processing accounts across the UK and EU. The role demands strong pricing negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills to achieve key financial targets. The successful candidate will collaborate with teams in the UK and Denmark, and will enjoy a competitive salary along with benefits such as a bonus scheme, flexible working, and comprehensive healthcare coverage.