Job Description

About our client

Our client is a major global food company LT Foods -- they're a family built on heritage, innovation, and purpose. From their trusted product brands to their growing portfolio of organic ingredients and ready-to-eat offerings, their mission is to nourish lives across 80+ countries. They do this by combining tradition with transformation, and they're looking for passionate individuals to grow with them.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Senior Sales Manager to lead and grow our Ingredients sales portfolio across the UK and Europe. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in B2B food ingredient sales, who can drive growth, build relationships, and deliver customer-focused solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Drive sales growth across the ingredients portfolio to industrial, foodservice, and manufacturing clients.

Identify and secure new business opportunities within the UK and Europe.

Manage key customer relationships and deliver on commercial targets.

Develop tailored proposals, pricing strategies, and account plans.

Monitor market trends, customer insights, and competitor activity.

Collaborate with supply chain and operations to ensure timely delivery and service quality.

Represent LT Foods at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings.

Forecast sales and contribute to strategic planning for the ingredients division.

Work cross-functionally with marketing, quality, and technical teams.

Prepare regular reports on sales performance and pipeline activity.

About You

Minimum 5 years' experience in B2B sales within food ingredients, FMCG, or manufacturing.

Proven track record of winning and managing industrial or wholesale accounts.

Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and communication skills.

Knowledge of rice, grains, or commodity-based food products is preferred.

Self-starter with ability to work independently and manage a pipeline.

Comfortable with data analysis, pricing models, and CRM tools.

Willingness to travel as required across the UK and Europe.

Degree in Business, Food Science, or a related field desirable.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 80,000.00-85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Harlow CM20 2GJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Manufacturing: 2 years (preferred) Food production: 2 years (preferred) B2B sales: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person