Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager / Lead - Spices & Seasonings B2B Alexander Steele is recruiting on behalf of a Global leader in the Food & Beverage ingredient space. Boasting a wide ranging portfolio, our client delivers sustainable, natural & plant-based ingredients. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an "Area Sales" Manager to take a lead role in the UK. This position is focussed on spices & seasonings and prior experience in this sector is a must. Home Based - 1 x per month in the Office min (London Area) £90k - £120k + Company Car / allowance + Bonus + Benefit As Area Sales Manager, you will be fully accountable for our success in the UK market. You will develop and implement a growth strategy in the region. Job Description: • Manage the existing sales and develop a strategy for growth through a deep understanding of the market and the customer needs. • Be an expert in each market under your responsibility, including market players, main customers, legislation, trends, cultural preferences, relevant associations, etc. • Develop and implement a growth strategy in the area. • Be an expert on our products and provide guidance to customers concerning the different spices markets and to integrate or create new solutions. • Manage existing customers in the area with a focus on growth. • Build, develop and maintain constructive and collaborative relationships with key stakeholders internally and with our customers. • Pro-actively develop sales opportunities with existing and new customers. • Manage contract negotiations in close cooperation with the respective origin teams. • Maintain and manage your project pipeline actively. What you will need: •Ideally having a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the B2B spices industry. • With a bachelor’s degree or similar by experience; • Able to fluently communicate in English; • Creative in finding solutions, a strategic thinker who also takes action and executes; • With a passion for business development and revenue growth; • Able to understand market dynamics; • The ability to communicate with and influence decision-makers at all levels; • With a go-getter attitude and accountable personality with full ownership of responsibilities; • Results oriented with good negotiation skills. • Consultative selling experience • Holding a valid UK work permit/free to work in the UK If you would like to find out more about this great opportunity, please apply with your most recent CV or contact me: [email protected]