Job Description

Midlands Region - Bromsgrove based.

50,000 - 70,000pa Basic Salary (dependent on experience)

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Company Pension Contribution

Fantastic Career Prospects

Professional training program

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Unique Global Travel opportunities

EAP system which includes a 24/7 virtual GP service

Simply Health Cash Plan enrolment

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office 2 days WFH

Free on-site car parking

Access to a company pool car

Are you an experienced B2B Sales Manager with a minimum of 5 years' experience and a proven record of success trading in FMCG businesses? Do you yearn for career progression in an evolving environment where every day offers you an opportunity to succeed? Do you strive to surpass set targets? Are you dynamic and forward thinking, a team player who can multitask? Do you have passion and drive that transpires into your interactions on all levels? Are you methodical and organized?

Look no further - we have the perfect job for you...

First Grade International Ltd is the UK based office for a Singaporean owned business with a reputation as a market leader in food ingredient importing/distribution globally. We are one of Europe's largest traders in coconut products also trading significant volumes of cocoa, chocolate, dried fruit, nuts and dairy free alternatives. We supply the major food manufacturers in the UK and internationally.

We are an ambitious, inclusive, forward-thinking business offering a supportive, friendly, team-orientated culture within an excellent, modern office environment. Our employees are at the heart of the business and in the 2024 employee survey, results revealed that over 90% of our employees would recommend First Grade as a good place to work with 0% intending to leave in the next 2 years. We like to celebrate achievements and milestones with regular corporate events.

Due to the rapid expansion of our business, we are seeking an experienced B2B Sales Manager to be responsible for key account management, expanding and maintaining business in the Uk and Europe. You will enhance our team, maintain existing and develop new accounts, support the expansion and promote the range of ingredients we supply to customers. This is an excellent career development opportunity, liaising with UK and International customers which will involve both UK and overseas travel.

You will have a minimum of 5 years' proven record of experience working in a fast-moving Sales environment, preferably in food or commodity trading. A high level of education with a minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A- C including Math and English, 3 A Levels grade A- C or a Level 3 equivalent qualification (or equivalents). A Degree level qualification is desirable. You will possess strong organizational and interpersonal skills including a high standard of verbal and written communication. A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, is required. A full, valid, UK driving license is essential.

The successful candidate will be trained in the First Grade way, including, but not limited to, a grounding knowledge of the business, customer communications, providing commodity indications, monitoring product forecasts, achieving targets, processing contracts, tracking commodity pricing.

You should send your CV, including details of your current remuneration, to:

C Haskoll, HR Manager, First Grade International Ltd, via Indeed by 22/08/2025.

Interviews will be held on 09/09/2025. If you have received no contact by 27/08/2025 we will not be progressing your application further. We regularly review applications and reserve the right to close the advert early.

Strictly no agencies please.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 50,000.00-70,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Education:

Diploma of Higher Education (required)
Experience:

Sales: 5 years (required) Sales management: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:

25% (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bromsgrove B60 3FQ

Application deadline: 22/08/2025
Reference ID: Sales Manager B2B- July 2025
Expected start date: 01/12/2025