Business Development Manager jobs in United Kingdom

About us:
Fibrisol Service Limited, as part of the ICL Group, is a well-established and highly recognized company based in London, UK, specializing in the production and supply of food ingredients. Founded in 1964, Fibrisol has over 60 years of experience in the industry. The company focuses on providing high-quality ingredient solutions to various sectors, including the meat processing industry.

About the job:
Fibrisol is looking for a sales manager to strengthen our sales team. Accounts to be managed are in the UK and Ireland in the market segment of Meat, Poultry and Seafood (MPS). This role involves managing customers, meeting sales targets, driving revenue growth, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role collaborates with various departments to ensure positive business development, develop and implement effective sales strategies, and maintain positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will be:

1. Manage sales to allocated accounts in the UK and Ireland.
2. Identify and cultivate new business opportunities with meat processors and related businesses.
3. Conduct market research for new opportunities and industry trends.
4. Execute sales campaigns for MPS/APS (Alternative protein solution) products.
5. Negotiate contracts and close sales deals.
6. Implement sales strategies to achieve set commercial goals.
7. Understand customer needs and objectives.
8. Collaborate with the product development team to tailor ingredient solutions to customer needs.
9. Initiate, lead, and complete opportunities and new product developments with customers.
10. Maintain accurate CRM records and report sales progress to management.

About you:

1. Located in UK mainland.
2. Proven experience of +3 years in sales in the food ingredient and meat processing industry in the UK.
3. Strong sales skills in opening and developing accounts.
4. Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
5. Strong understanding of the meat processing industry in the UK and Ireland.
6. Existing network in the UK meat processing industry.
7. Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
9. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge in using SFDC and SAP is a plus.
10. Willingness to travel frequently within the UK and Ireland as required.

What we offer:

1. A competitive base salary dependent on qualifications & experience.
2. Company car.
3. Private Medical Insurance and Medicash Proactive Cash Wellbeing plan.
4. Company Pension at 8% employer/5% employee contribution.
5. 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
6. 3x Salary Life Assurance.

Location: Acton or Home office based.

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