UK Sales Manager – B2B Food and Drink Industry sectors

Around £70,000, plus full exec benefits

Access to West Midlands H/O 2 days per week

Our client is an independent £40m business, providing Beverage Canning and Packing capabilities to some of the largest consumer canned Drinks brands and own label suppliers in the UK. With sound financial backing and a major capacity expansion, the search is on to find a true sales pioneer to join a team led by a formidable Board of heavyweight industry experience.

A sales ‘power house’ resource is being put together to add individual expertise. That will be you!

Your primary responsibility will be to build a new business pipeline, pitch and win contract deals with the known customer universe against a sales plan, ensuring accurate forecasting and conversion of deals.

Ideally working today as an experienced B2B sales manager, in related food and beverage ingredients, and commodities, managing industrial manufacturer relationships, you have proven commercial major account management skills, able to connect with senior level corporate prospects. You will recognise the importance of meaningful account intelligence as part of your contact strategy across multiple functions. Comfortable with contract negotiation, including careful raw material cost analysis, managing lead times and pressured delivery dates, you’ll be an exceptional relationship builder who knows how to win hearts and minds.

We are looking for a highly energetic, financially savvy individual who has flair and passion for selling. Someone who knows the right questions to ask and can interpret answers to ‘simplify the complex’ in a concise and compelling manner.

This organisation will equip you to succeed. You will be financially rewarded beyond your expectations. Imagine being part of a young company with a relentless pursuit to transform itself and double in size in the next two years and beyond.