Butchery Sales Manager
📍 South West – Bristol / Surrounding Areas (Field-Based)
đź’° Up to ÂŁ50,000 Basic + Bonuses & Incentives
đź•’ Full-Time | Permanent
The Opportunity
A leading UK purchasing and supply chain organisation is looking for an experienced Butchery Sales Manager to drive growth across the South West region, focusing on the independent hospitality, foodservice, and retail sectors.
This role offers the opportunity to work with a large network of suppliers and customers, helping businesses reduce costs, improve purchasing efficiency, and maximise value within their fresh meat and butchery categories.
You will be responsible for developing relationships with both customers and suppliers, identifying commercial opportunities, and delivering strong category performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage and develop the butchery and fresh meat category across a portfolio of customers.
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Build strong relationships with independent butchers, hospitality venues, and foodservice operators.
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Identify opportunities for cost savings, margin improvement, and volume growth.
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Develop and implement regional sales and growth plans.
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Conduct regular customer visits and account reviews.
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Negotiate with suppliers and support tender processes where required.
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Work closely with internal teams including marketing, procurement, and operations.
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Monitor category performance, forecasts, and pricing strategies.
About You
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Strong experience within the butchery or fresh meat industry.
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Proven sales or commercial management experience.
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Knowledge of the UK hospitality, foodservice, or independent retail sectors.
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Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
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Ability to identify commercial opportunities and drive growth.
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Self-motivated and comfortable working in a field-based role.
What’s on Offer
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Up to ÂŁ50,000 basic salary
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Performance bonuses and incentives
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Company laptop and phone
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Pension scheme
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Ongoing training and career development
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Supportive and collaborative team culture