Processing Sales Manager

About the client: Our Client is a global leader in food processing and packaging solutions committed to making food safe and available everywhere. The company protects what is good by safeguarding food people and the planet while creating a positive impact worldwide. And we need people like you to make it happen We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of for food people and the planet Job Summary We are looking for a Processing Sales Manager to join our Client’s successful UK and IE Processing Sales Team and support sustainable and profitable growth In this role you will represent Our Client in the United Kingdom developing new sales business with selected customers across all food categories This is a permanent home based position supported by the London Paddington office The role requires approximately 30 percent travel to customer sites within the UK. Preferred location Midlands or North of the UK Please note that no relocation support is included for this role What You Will Do

Develop processing business with selected customers or customer groups within the food industry

Develop and execute sales strategies for assigned customers

Interpret customer needs and ensure the offering meets those needs

Ensure customer benefits and value are clearly understood and communicated

Prepare quotations where appropriate

Present proposals benefits and value arguments to customers

Use CRM systems to accurately manage the sales pipeline and forecast new business

Negotiate orders to achieve expected selling prices

Negotiate commercial terms and conditions in line with Client’s Business Critical Terms

We Believe You Have

Degree in Engineering Food Science or equivalent

Five plus years experience in sales management preferably in dairy prepared food or beverage industries

Experience selling capital goods in a B2B environment

Experience using and maintaining CRM systems

Knowledge of dairy beverage cheese plant based and prepared food technologies and industrial production

Fluent English written and spoken

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to prioritize and manage limited resources

Self motivated proactive and flexible approach

Ability to challenge existing practices and promote positive behaviors

Experience developing and managing customer plans

Good presentation skills

We Offer You

Exciting challenges with opportunities for development and training in a global environment

An innovative culture driven by industry experts

An inclusive workplace that values diversity and equal opportunity

Market competitive compensation benefits and flexible working arrangements