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Leicester area, Midlands
Food Manufacturing
Job ref: 8883
This company have mastered their craft and speciality over several decades, resulting in huge growth and an excellent reputation. They provide high quality goods throughout the UK and internationally.
About the Sales Development Manager job
We’re looking for a highly self-motivated Sales Development Manager with strong communication skills and a passion for driving sales growth. Focused on generating new business opportunities—particularly within the foodservice and wholesale sectors—you’ll play a key role in executing the company’s sales strategy, expanding their customer base, and supporting overall business growth.
Key tasks
* Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular UK visits and weekly meetings with existing and potential clients.
* Proactively generate leads, explore new markets, and respond to customer enquiries to drive business growth.
* Accurately process orders and maintain up-to-date records in the internal database.
* Develop and execute sales strategies to meet targets, while working closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to align efforts.
About You
* The successful candidate shall have a minimum 3 years’ sales experience selling into foodservice and / or wholesale with essential knowledge of bakery products and industry trends.
* A proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong short- and long-term customer relationships.
* Skilled in business development, negotiation, forecasting, and reporting, with a results-driven approach and strong problem-solving abilities.
* Must have experience selling ambient bakery products and be based within a 1-hour radius of Leicester.
The Sales Development Manager job (ref:8883) is paying £40,000 - £45,000 + commission, car/car allowance according to your experience.
The site is located in Leicester and is commutable from Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Loughborough, Derby, Coventry, Corby, Kettering, Rugby, Loughborough (Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire).
The working hours are Monday to Friday.
Alternate job titles
Food Manufacturing Commercial Jobs | Sales Manager | Commercial Manager | Key Account Manager | National Account Manager | Food Industry Sales Jobs
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Sales and Business Development
* Industries
Food and Beverage Services
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