Junior Regional Sales Manager - Food Ingredients (UK)

Bunge Iberica SA; London; Hybrid; NOK 535,000 - 670,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food ingredients company is seeking a Junior Regional Sales Manager to manage and develop regional accounts in the UK, focusing on bakery and confectionery. This role requires a commercially driven professional with at least 2 years of B2B account management experience. The candidate should have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a strong understanding of the UK food market. The company offers competitive compensation and benefits in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Ongoing development opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in B2B sales focusing on bakery, confectionery, or food ingredients.
• Proven ability to achieve sales targets and build relationships.
• Excellent communication skills and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve and exceed annual targets for assigned accounts.
• Develop tailored account strategies aligned with sales objectives.
• Build and maintain relationships with decision-makers.

Skills

B2B account management

Relationship building

Sales strategy execution

Market trend analysis

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Job description

Junior Regional Sales Manager - Food Ingredients (UK)

Drive Growth and Shape the Future of Food Ingredients!

Location: United Kingdom (Home-Based, primarily covering Birmingham, Manchester, London regions but also the remainder of the UK and Scotland) Department: Sales Job Type: Full-Time

Bunge: Feed the World. Sustainably.

Bunge: Leading the Way in Sustainable Food Solutions.

At Bunge, we're connecting farmers to consumers, delivering essential food while leading the industry towards a more sustainable future. With over two centuries of expertise, a global network, and an entrepreneurial spirit, we're uniquely positioned to tackle the evolving challenges in the food sector.

Today's consumers demand both indulgence and healthy, sustainable options. Product lifecycles are shrinking, and trends in chocolate, confectionery, bakery, and plant-based solutions are rapidly evolving. That's why we're committed to being a trusted partner to leading food companies, crafting innovative and delicious food solutions using our deep expertise in fats, proteins, and lecithins. As a Regional Sales Manager, you'll be at the forefront of this exciting transformation, driving growth and shaping the future of food.

About the Role: Your Impact

Are you a commercially driven, relationship-focused sales professional with a passion for the food industry? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment, building strong customer partnerships and driving business growth?

Bunge is seeking a talented and ambitious Junior Regional Sales Manager to join our UK team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and developing a portfolio of regional accounts, focusing on the bakery, confectionery and wider food ingredients segments.

The Opportunity: Make a Difference

This is an exciting opportunity to join Bunge at a time of strategic growth and expansion. With new investments and a renewed focus on our value-added products, you'll play a critical role in driving our business forward in the UK market. This role reports to the Regional Sales Lead based in our headquarters in the Netherlands.

Key Responsibilities

• Growth: Achieve and exceed annual Business Plan targets for your assigned accounts and prospects.
• Strategic: Develop and execute tailored account strategies in alignment with regional sales objectives.
• Relationship building: Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key decision-makers across your territory.
• Technical Bridge: Collaborate closely with our Technical Service team to ensure seamless product approvals and support customer R&D projects.
• Market Expert: Stay ahead of industry trends, gather competitive intelligence, and identify new business opportunities within the UK food market.
• Team Player: Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders across commercial functions to optimize service and drive sales effectiveness.

What we are looking for in you

• Experienced Food Industry Sales: 2+ years in B2B account management, ideally with bakery/confectionery/food ingredients focus.
• Relationship-Focused & Commercially Driven: Proven ability to build strong relationships and achieve sales targets.
• Self-Starter with Excellent Communication: Entrepreneurial, independent, and a strong communicator. You are customer-focused, results-oriented, collaborative, and possess strong business acumen with a strategic mindset.
• Relevant Degree & UK Market Knowledge: Bachelor's/Master's degree required; familiarity with the UK food industry is highly preferred.
• Valid Driver's License & Willing to Travel: Essential for covering the UK territory.

Why Bunge? Shape the Future of Food as a Sales Leader.

At Bunge, you'll be more than just a sales manager – you'll be a strategic leader shaping the future of our food ingredients business in the UK. Join a global leading company where you can directly impact how we bring sustainable and innovative solutions to the food industry. Imagine a role where your entrepreneurial spirit is valued, your customer relationships drive growth, and your career is supported by ongoing development opportunities. We offer a collaborative and inclusive environment, along with a competitive compensation and benefits package.

You'll contribute to a company committed to connecting farmers to consumers and delivering essential food, feed, and fuel to the world. We are always striving to improve, and you can make a real difference.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're a passionate and results-driven sales professional seeking a challenging and rewarding opportunity, we encourage you to apply!

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or military or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

This position is currently being recruited under the title Regional Sales Manager to best reflect the responsibilities and scope of the role. Upon hire, the official internal title will be Regional Account Manager.

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.