UK Sales Manager

Tradin Organic; City Of London; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Tradin Organic, the global front-runner in organic ingredients, started its journey 40 years ago with its HQ in Amsterdam. Today, we have grown to source, process, and supply over 150 delicious organic ingredients from 60+ origins worldwide, holding a diverse range of certifications. We offer a wide range of products from frozen fruit and vegetables, dried fruits, coffee, cocoa, cereals, rice, sugar, soya, pulses, seeds, nuts, oils, fats, fruit concentrates, dairy products, seasonings, sweeteners and more.

Our full-service portfolio impacts and is built on an extraordinary supply chain of farmers, traceable sourcing projects, quality assurance, sustainability initiatives, and in-house processing facilities such as Crown of Holland and Suncomo. Tradin Organic has offices worldwide, fostering a vibrant and diverse environment.

We are a part of Acomo N.V. with headquarters in Rotterdam. Acomo N.V. is an international group with as its principal business the sourcing, trading, treatment, processing, packaging, and distribution of conventional and organic plant-based food products and ingredients. Acomo N.V. is listed at the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Together, we supply organic ingredients that taste good and do good. Join us in our mission to make organic everyone’s first choice.

For our office in the center of Amsterdam, The Netherlands, we are looking for a:

UK Sales Manager (Tradin Organic)

Location: Remote (UK) with travel opportunities
Type: Full-Time

About the role:

As the UK Sales Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and growing Tradin Organic’s presence in the UK. This position offers a clear pathway for leadership development and long-term career growth. You will have the autonomy to build and expand a diverse portfolio of strategic accounts, while also identifying new opportunities to enhance our market share.

Working closely with various business units, you will develop and execute a comprehensive UK market strategy that drives commercial success. This role offers the chance to progress into a more strategic position as you contribute to Tradin Organic’s growth in the UK market.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborative Strategy Building: Develop and execute a comprehensive UK market strategy, driving sales growth, profitability, and market expansion in close collaboration with Business units while ensuring alignment and collaboration across different functions.
• Build and Nurture Relationships: Develop and maintain strong, trusted partnerships with existing accounts, focusing on long-term growth and mutual success.
• Market Expansion: Identify and secure new business opportunities within the UK food market, leveraging innovative approaches to enhance market share.
• Negotiation Leadership: Lead negotiations with customers of all sizes, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements that drive profitability and growth.
• Represent & Advocate: Represent Tradin Organic at industry events and with key stakeholders to enhance visibility and credibility in the UK market.
• Strategic Awareness: Continuously monitor trends, customer needs, and competitor activity to refine our UK strategy.
• Drive Commercial Impact: Lead efforts to maximize revenue, profitability, and market share, with a focus on achieving tangible business results.

What You Bring:

We recognize that talent comes from various backgrounds and experiences. If you are passionate about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

• Sales Leadership Experience: 8+ years of experience with a proven record of commercial success in the UK food industry. Experience collaborating with multiple business units to create cohesive strategies is a plus.
• Strategic Vision: Expertise in strategic account management, market expansion, and identifying innovative growth opportunities.
• Collaboration & Partnership: A passion for working with diverse teams to create and execute strategic plans.
• Negotiation Skills: Skilled in managing all types of contracts from simple to complex and high-value with a focus on achieving commercial success.
• Relationship Building: A consultative approach that values listening and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Commercial Mindset: A focus on profitability, market share, and achieving tangible business results.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to travel regularly within the UK, Europe and internationally.

What We Offer:

• A full-time position (40 hours) with a competitive salary and benefits package.
• The opportunity to work in a rapidly growing international company.
• Build and grow the UK market with the backing of a global leader in organic ingredients.
• A supportive and dynamic team environment, where you can learn, grow, and make a real impact on the business.

Where you will be working

Our company is rooted in passion, integrity, and sustainability for organic. And for everyone involved in it. We are a global, multicultural, purpose-oriented company, aware of our impact on people, food, and the environment.

For us, it’s about working together, being responsible and entrepreneurial while having a blast doing it. It’s a dynamic, fast-paced environment supported by 40 years of expertise in the business. And still, we don’t stay stuck in our old ways – we encourage our employees to embrace our values, bring ideas to the table and go for it!

We foster an inclusive, balanced, open environment to support and develop your work and skills while you make a real difference.

We build bridges and create strong bonds across the entire supply and people chain, internally and externally. From the beginning – organic and beyond.

If you’re a passionate, driven individual looking for a new challenge and ready to be part of an exciting, growing company, apply now to join the Tradin Organic family!