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UK Sales Manager & Corporate Chef

Ref: 604658

Rugby, United Kingdom

£70,000

  • Permanent
  • Revenue Growth Specialist
  • Culinary Arts And Sales Integration
  • Strategic Market Expansion

About the candidate

An accomplished UK Sales Manager and Corporate Chef, with a unique blend of expertise in culinary arts and sales management, is looking to inspire and elevate your team in a challenging food development or kitchen equipment sales role. This candidate thrives in high-pressure environments, meeting deadlines efficiently and with exemplary dedication. Their career has been marked by successful stints across various sectors of the F&B industry, showcasing a special knack for product and menu development, team training, and significantly boosting business revenue.

This candidate has proven their mettle by not only excelling in the culinary arts but also in strategising and executing sales plans that have led to substantial revenue growth. Their role has often intersected with product innovations and client management, making them a rare gem who understands both the subtleties of flavour and the dynamics of sales.

What makes them great?

  • Strong dealer network whilst at Catering equipment manufacturer working closely dealers and Consultants to build relationships and promote awareness for products.
  • Worked closely with existing clients with Menu Development, New product validation and ongoing training support such as Greggs, Asda, Pret, Sainsburys, Co-op, MFG, Morrisons, Sodexo, Baxter Story, Wasabi etc.
  • Implemented a rollout of cooking equipment for large Pub chain worth £600,000 of orders.
  • Achieved £2.3m spend with high-street QSR selling food display equipment & service. 

Areas of expertise

  • Sales and Revenue Growth: Spearheaded efforts leading to an increase from £1m to £28m turnover through strategic sales initiatives and customer relationship management.
  • Product and Menu Development: Extensive experience in leading menu revamps and product innovation, tailored to market trends and customer preferences.
  • Adept at leading high-stake projects and culinary presentations at major industry events and exhibitions, enhancing brand visibility and market penetration.