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Applications are invited for the position of Sales Manager within our Wet Petfood division based at our SARIA Ltd, Doncaster site. This is a full time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
As a Sales Manager your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:
* Develop and increase sales in your region by analysing performance and formulating sales action plans to achieve and exceed targets.
* Own and manage the sales goals and KPI’s for your area, providing regular reporting and updates.
* Escalate customer issues to the Wet Petfood Commercial Director when required, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, monitoring trading levels and identifying opportunities for additional business.
* Prepare quotes aligned with the agreed pricing strategy, renegotiating terms, as necessary.
* Maintain and update the customer database, pricing structures, and customer case history.
Work collaboratively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to foster sustainable key account relationships and drive sales growth.
* Liaise with the operations, transport, commercial and quality teams at each site, providing regular customer updates to ensure healthy stock levels.
* Co-ordinate wet petfood procurement activities and independent procurement of fish and speciality products.
* Co-ordinating with procurement (SARIA) regarding pricing, volumes, and NPD
* Collaborate with the Commercial and Operations teams on pricing forecasts to ensure optimal profit margins.
* Ensure efficient and accurate production in conjunction with the Operations team.
Requirements
* Experience in relevant markets (e.g. pet food, meat. aquafeed, biodiesel, fertilizers). Specific experience within the pet food industry is desirable.
* Full, clean UK driving licence, ability, and willingness to travel as required.
* Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and CRM systems.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* An energetic and forward-thinking individual, who is able to handle complexities and solve problems independently.
* Strong business acumen with a customer-centric approach.
Salary: Negotiable/Competitive Salary and Benefits package
* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.
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