Sales Manager
Ref: AS3939014
London, UK
£70,000
- Permanent
- B2B Food & Beverage
- Account Management
- Business Development
About the candidate
This candidate is an accomplished sales professional with strong experience across the B2B food and beverage sector, covering food ingredients, distribution and manufacturing environments. They bring a balanced mix of account management, business development and commercial coordination, with a clear focus on building long-term client relationships and driving sustainable revenue growth.
Commercially minded and customer focused, they are confident using data and tools such as SAP to understand market trends, support decision-making and improve sales performance. They are seeking a permanent opportunity and are available to start in 2 weeks.
What makes them great?
- Proven Growth Delivery: Delivered around a 20% increase in market share within their territory through structured account development plans.
- Margin Improvement: Helped improve profitability margins by around 15% through effective contract negotiation, strong service levels and reliable product delivery.
- Customer-Led Approach: Builds trusted relationships through clear communication, adaptability and a practical understanding of food industry customer needs.
Areas of expertise
- Account Management: Skilled in managing varied client portfolios across food service and manufacturing, with a focus on tailored solutions and regular customer engagement.
- Business Development: Experienced in identifying new opportunities, negotiating contracts and converting prospects into profitable long-term relationships.
- Commercial Analysis: Confident using sales data, SAP and market insight to support pricing, planning and territory growth.