B2B National Sales Manager (Food +FMCG)

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

B2B National Sales Manager (Food and FMCG)

Job Type: Full-time
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, UK
Salary: Up to £50k

Join our esteemed client, a global leader in manufacturing and marketing a diverse range of products for industries including food, cosmetics, and pet food. We are excited to expand operations with a new site in Manchester, UK. This is a fantastic opportunity to become one of the first members of our UK team as a Food and Supplement B2B Sales Manager.

Day-to-day of the role:

1. Responsible for acquiring new customers and developing your customer base within the UK market.
2. Conduct market analysis to identify profitable projects and opportunities.
3. Present the company and actively sell our range of products and services.
4. Independently prepare offers for customers and handle order processing.
5. Identify trends and develop new solutions in cooperation with our product development department.
6. Participate in international trade fairs and provide active support in increasing visibility of the brand.
7. Coordinate business relationships with headquarters in China.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

1. Degree in Business Studies (BA or MA) or comparable training.
2. Experience within Food or FMCG Market.
3. Experience working with or in NPD is desirable.
4. Experience in sales is desirable, though not exclusively required.
5. Confident in using MS Office applications and experience with a CRM system (e.g., Salesforce).
6. Strong team and service orientation in a flexible work environment.
7. Ability to work independently, focused on priorities and deadlines.
8. Customer-oriented with entrepreneurial thinking and acting.
9. Willingness to travel as required.

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
2. Opportunity to be part of a new chapter in an established global company.
3. Dynamic and flexible work environment.
4. Extensive training and professional development opportunities.