Technical Sales Manager - Flavours and Food Ingredients in London

Job description

Our Client is a market leading innovative Distributor of speciality ingredients and flavours for the food, nutrition, supplement and medical nutrition markets in the UK. Our Client is looking for a dynamic and driven

Technical Sales Manager

to join their team. If you are passionate about

flavours, food ingredients, and the food and beverage industry , this is a fantastic opportunity for you. The position offers flexibility in terms of location within the UK. Our Client will also consider candidates for this position who are currently working in a technical / NPD role as a Flavour or Beverage Technologist and who have a desire to move into a commercial role. Job Purpose Our Client is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to continue a double-digit growth trajectory Lead sales efforts in the Beverage markets, focusing on flavours and flavour technologies, plant proteins and functional ingredients. The supplier portfolio is rich and growth opportunities are substantial. Activities of the technical sales team are supported by dedicated food technicians showcasing supplier technologies and converting customer innovation projects into retail ready formats in an innovation led manufacturing facility Key Responsibilities Achieve quarterly and annual sales budgets for a range of defined food ingredients and flavours Achieve beneficial customer relationships by making frequent customer visits and achieving service levels that demonstrate company values Add sales information to Customer Relationship Management software Develop key markets through defined strategies Qualifications and Experience Educated to BSc level or equivalent in a relevant technical / scientific discipline or equivalent industrial experience Seasoned technical salesperson conversant in and knowledgeable of the Food and Beverage industry, with a focus on flavours and food ingredientscompanies and customers

OR Our Client will also consider candidates for this position who are currently working in a technical / NPD role as a Flavour Technologist and who have a desire to move into a commercial role Proven experience in technical or NPD roles Experience of launching products

understanding the challenges Experience of taking suppliers onboard from zero and building a sustainable business Adherence to processes and procedures and using a CRM Able to fulfil customer purchasing requirement Excellent communicator at all levels Determination, energy, tenacity, enthusiasm, loyalty Proactive Growth mindset Strategic thinking In return, our Client is offering a package including a competitive basic salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (salary is negotiable and dependent on experience) plus benefits which include an expensed company car, five weeks holiday, pension, healthcare and a generous bonus scheme To apply for the above position, please send your C.V to Lorraine Roger, Director at Atom Recruitment Ltd.

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Profession type

Management

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English