Sales Manager

c£50,000 - £55,000 & Bonus.

Greater Manchester

This is a brand-new role for the business, created to support their next phase of growth.

This would suit a sales manager or business development manager who can win new business quickly and can deliver a strong 5-year sales strategy.

You'll be working with some really cool brands across the food industry!

The Candidate.

* Proven background selling into food service / retailers / B2B across the UK.

* You must have the right to work in the UK to apply.

* Understanding the technical requirements within food manufacturing, whether this be from a food science or culinary point of view its hugely advantageous.

* This would suit someone with a senior sales background from a big hitter that supplies meals to the UK retailer market and can bring on board industry contacts.

* Candidate must be able to give strong examples of listings won and YOY growth.

The Role.

* Increasing volume, market share and profitability of the business.

* Successfully winning new business.

* Proactively manage Key Accounts, including client visits, gap identification, identifying product issues the customer is having.

* Management of all development projects inclusive of project pipeline to support new business in line with customer requirements and development brief guidelines.

* Develop consumer marketing plans for the products in line with the business's overall strategy.

* Leading customer presentations for the business in conjunction with Culinary and NPD.

* Ensure any/all ambassadors remain completely focussed and committed to the growth of the products.

The Company.

* Growing at an unstoppable pace, they've invested significantly in their kitchens to support their growth.

* Hugely successful in their field with some very big names on their books.

* Sales incentive plan, travel expenses covered, laptop & phone provided.

If you're interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV via the link provided quoting reference HM/TNT/1324

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