Technical Sales Manager

Food Recruit; England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive sales growth within the bakery ingredients sector. This role involves building and nurturing key accounts, prospecting new business, and representing the brand at trade events. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, excellent communication and negotiation skills, and a self-motivated approach. If you're ready to make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales or account management, ideally in the bakery ingredients sector.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently, with great organizational skills.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture a portfolio of key accounts.
• Prospect new business and close deals while maintaining profitability.
• Collect market intel from customers to guide product development.
• Represent the brand at trade shows and retail events.

Skills

Sales experience

Account management skills

MS Office proficiency

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Job description

Technical Sales Manager

Northamptonshire

£55,000 to £70,000

Let’s cut to the chase – we’re looking for a Technical Sales Manager who can do more than just talk a good game. You’ll be the face of our client's business, driving sales growth and building rock-solid relationships across the board. If you’re not afraid of a bit of travel, can think on your feet, and have a knack for making things happen, this might just be your perfect role.

The Role

• Own your portfolio. We want you to build it, nurture it, and make it thrive. You’ll be the go‑to person for key accounts, handling everything from service reviews to SLA negotiations.
• We’re all about growth. That means prospecting new business, building relationships, and closing deals – all while keeping an eye on profitability.
• Be our product expert. Know our range inside out, and help the technical team develop new stuff that blows our competitors out of the water.
• Market savvy? Good. You’ll be collecting intel from customers and feeding it back to our product teams, ensuring we stay one step ahead.
• Turn up, suit up, and show up. From trade shows to retail events, you’ll be out there championing our brand and making connections that matter.

The Must‑Haves

• Proven track record in sales or account management, ideally within the bakery ingredients sector.
• Brilliant communicator and top‑tier negotiator. You’ve got to be good with people – all kinds of people.
• Solid grasp of MS Office. If you can’t whip up a spreadsheet or knock out a killer presentation, this might not be for you.
• You’re self‑motivated, professional, and organised – no one will need to chase you.
• Full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel. The role isn’t desk‑bound, so get ready to hit the road.

The Nice‑to‑Haves

• Experience working with National Accounts? Perfect.
• Know your way around market research? Even better.

This isn’t just another sales job. It’s a chance to shape the future of a historical family business and make your mark. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and let’s make things happen.