Expire in: 25 days
Technical Sales Manager – Ingredients
£35,000 – £45,000 + Benefits
Kent | Hybrid
Are you a driven food industry sales professional with a passion for ingredients and a talent for opening doors? This is your opportunity to be a key player in the exciting next growth phase of a well-established and fast-moving ingredients business.
This company is trusted by some of the most respected names in food manufacturing and is now looking to expand its reach. They are seeking ambitious salespeople who bring energy, resilience, and a strong network within the food sector. If you love uncovering opportunities and want to work with like-minded professionals who value agility and creativity—read on.
Key Accountabilities
This is a new business development role where your ability to build relationships and win trust will be front and centre. You'll be identifying and converting new prospects across food manufacturing, with regular customer visits and full ownership of the sales cycle.
You’ll be connecting with stakeholders in technical, procurement, NPD, and operations—developing long-term partnerships that deliver mutual value. This is a consultative sales environment, where understanding customer needs and offering tailored ingredient solutions will be your winning formula.
Ingredient sales experience is ideal, but we also welcome applications from talented salespeople with a strong track record in any area of food or foodservice.
Personal Profile
* A proven background in food sales—ingredients, manufacturing, or foodservice
* Comfortable with both hunting new business and growing key accounts
* Commercially sharp, persuasive, and able to quickly build trust with decision-makers
* A confident communicator who brings energy, integrity, and professionalism
* Enjoys autonomy, flexible working, and is naturally curious and driven
* Open to travel across the UK—and occasionally Europe—when needed
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To apply, please email in confidence, attaching your CV with salary details, quoting the above reference, for the attention of Lisa Fox.
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