Technical Sales Manager - West Midlands, United Kingdom - Alexander Steele Recruitment

Description

Job Description

Sales Manager - Midlands - Ingredients

Alexander Steele is recruiting on behalf of a Global Manufacturer of Food ingredients. This client is a global leader in their sector and operates across the full supply chain from the sourcing of raw materials to high quality end products.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales manager to join the team with responsibility for Bakery & Craft bakery accounts across B2B & Food Service within the UK&I. You will work directly with end users as well as Distributor / Wholesalers within the sector.

Remote Working - 3-4 days per week in trade, expectation to be out overnight 1 x per 2 weeks roughly.

£40-55k + Company Car (Full expensed) + Bonus + Benefits

What your tasks are:

• To achieve and exceed goals, objectives and budget.
• Develop a clear understanding of the clients' capabilities and communicate them clearly to new and existing customers.
• Update and prepare planners, sales reports, project briefs and any other reports as needed in a timely manner.
• Continuously improve knowledge of industry.
• Manage all new accounts effectively, efficiently and profitably.
• Maintain & grow sales margins by customer.
• Negotiate sales and promotions with new and existing customers.
• Work effectively with NPD & marketing departments in the development of new products for customers.
• Prepare and implement the budget for your operating sector.
• Attend exhibitions, trade shows and other industry events.
• Manage & control overhead spend.
• Work effectively with all departments to maintain excellent customer service.
• To apply knowledge of manufacturing sector to the business to enable growth.

Requirements:

• Minimum 5 Year's Sales experience
• Trained baker or knowledge of the UK Bakery sector.
• Knowledge of UK Bakery Manufacturing industry.
• Basic Food hygiene certificate.
• Good knowledge of MS Office Products & remote IT equipment.
• Ability to travel (Overnight as required).
• Flexible & adaptable to change.
• Team player, able to develop excellent internal and external relationships.
• Excellent communication skills, both written & orally.

Please email or apply on Linkedin.