Sales Manager
South East | Field-based | Premium Food & Hospitality
Salary: £50,000 base (with scope to increase for candidates bringing relevant network and track record)
Commission + car allowance
We are supporting a fast-growing, premium food business with the appointment of a Sales Manager to drive the next phase of its commercial growth.
The business operates at the high end of the market, supplying exceptional, provenance-led meat and charcuterie products into some of the UK’s most respected restaurants, delis, and hospitality venues. Following recent investment and a strategic merger, the company is now entering a significant scale-up phase, with ambitious growth plans over the next four years.
This is a hands-on commercial role with real influence. You will be responsible for winning new business, developing key relationships, and shaping the sales strategy as the business expands across both hospitality and premium retail channels.
The Role
* Drive new business across high-end restaurants, delis, and premium hospitality groups
* Build and develop long-term relationships with chefs, buyers, and owners
* Support expansion into premium retail accounts, including targeted listings with leading grocers
* Develop and execute a clear sales strategy aligned to ambitious growth targets
* Manage and develop a small sales team (currently one direct report, with scope to grow)
* Bring structure to pipeline management, forecasting, and performance tracking
* Work closely with production and marketing to align demand with supply
About You
* Background in high-end food sales (any category considered, provided it is premium)
* Experience selling into hospitality, independent retail, or premium food channels
* Commercially strong, with a track record of winning and growing accounts
* Confident operating in a relationship-led, quality-focused environment
* Naturally engaging, with the presence and credibility to build trust with senior stakeholders
* High energy, driven, and comfortable working in a scaling, fast-paced business
* Genuine interest in food, sourcing, and high-quality produce
* Ideally based in the South East, with flexibility to travel as required
Why Join
* Opportunity to join a business at a key growth inflection point
* Premium product with a strong story around quality and provenance
* Real autonomy and influence over how the commercial function evolves
* Exposure to both hospitality and premium retail growth channels