Sales Manager
Location: Huntingdon (Office-based, 5 days per week)
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 depending on experience
Type: Full-time, permanent
Ready to take ownership of the UK market for a growing international food business?
About the Role
We're supporting a fast-growing international food business to recruit a Sales Manager to lead and develop its UK commercial operation.
This is a hands-on sales lead role with responsibility for managing existing customers while driving new business growth across retail, wholesale, foodservice, and ecommerce channels. Reporting into senior leadership, you'll act as a commercial lead for the UK market, shaping strategy, developing relationships, and ensuring strong execution on the ground.
The role is office-based five days per week, working closely with logistics, finance, and international colleagues to deliver a joined-up, high-performing sales operation.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and grow relationships with existing UK customers, ensuring high levels of service and commercial performance.
Identify, prospect, and secure new customers across multiple channels.
Develop and execute UK sales strategies aligned with wider business objectives.
Support product development initiatives in line with group strategy.
Analyse market trends, customer insight, and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.
Prepare and deliver sales presentations, proposals, and commercial agreements.
Provide regular updates on sales performance, pipeline activity, and market insight.
Attend industry events, trade shows, and customer meetings to build brand presence.
Work closely with logistics and finance teams to ensure smooth delivery and customer satisfaction.
What You'll Bring
4-8 years' experience in a sales or commercial management role, ideally within food, meat, or related short shelf life categories.
Strong commercial acumen with a proven track record of winning and growing accounts.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
Self-motivated, driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Confident working both independently and as part of a collaborative team.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
Why Apply?
This is a rare opportunity to take real ownership of a UK market within an ambitious, international business. You'll have autonomy, visibility, and the chance to make a tangible commercial impact while being supported by a wider global group.
Interested?
If you're a commercially driven sales leader looking for a role with responsibility, influence, and growth potential, apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion