UK Poultry & Protein Growth Manager

MacGregor Black; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

MacGregor Black is partnering with a growing international food business to recruit a Business Development Manager. This field-based role covers the UK and focuses on driving sustainable growth across the protein sector.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will cultivate new opportunities while managing key accounts and delivering tailored commercial solutions. You’ll work with poultry and complementary products, building strong customer relationships, understanding requirements, and shaping

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ Business Development or Territory Sales experience within poultry, meat, protein or food manufacturing.
• Experience selling into wholesalers, foodservice operators, independent retailers, distributors or Cash & Carry customers.
• Strong understanding of the commercial differences between fresh and frozen protein products.
• Proven track record of winning new business and developing strategic customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across wholesalers, foodservice operators, independent retailers and distributors.
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing commercial accounts.
• Build long-term customer partnerships through a consultative sales approach.
• Understand customer requirements, product usage and volume demands to deliver tailored commercial solutions.
• Promote a portfolio of poultry and complementary food products.
• Monitor market trends, commodity pricing and competitor activity.
• Prepare customer forecasts, account plans and commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and supply chain performance.
• Deliver sustainable and profitable territory growth.

Skills

Business development

Territory sales

Consultative selling

Negotiation

Communication skills

Relationship building

Autonomy

UK driving licence

Job description

MacGregor Black is partnering with a growing international food business to recruit a Business Development Manager. This field-based role covers the UK and focuses on driving sustainable growth across the protein sector.

Reporting to the Head of Sales, you will cultivate new opportunities while managing key accounts and delivering tailored commercial solutions. You’ll work with poultry and complementary products, building strong customer relationships, understanding requirements, and shaping