Sales Consultant - Confectionery

Chertsey Permanent View Job Description
A Consultant style long term project to explore, expand and identify opportunities within the core category space for an existing world food chocolate brand, now looking to take shelf space outside of world foods and in core confectionery.
  • A Consultant style project to explore new channels for a chocolate brand!
  • A Consultant looking to establish new opportunities for a world food brand!

About Our Client

A leading importer and exporter of world foods across ambient, chilled and frozen. A B-Corp certified business that's dedicated to sustainability and accountability which lends itself to being a people orientated culture.

Job Description

  • Act as the primary point of contact for multiple branded suppliers seeking to enter or expand within the UK food market.
  • Develop and execute tailored business development strategies for each supplier, focusing on both branded and private label food products.
  • Conduct comprehensive market research and analysis to identify opportunities and challenges for new product launches.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers, including major retailers, wholesalers, and independent stores.
  • Present product ranges to key decision makers, negotiate terms, and secure listings in relevant sales channels.
  • Coordinate internal resources and external partners to ensure successful project delivery from concept to shelf.
  • Provide regular updates and feedback to suppliers, offering market insights and recommendations

The Successful Applicant

A successful Channel Sales Manager should have:

  • Proven track record in sales roles within the food industry, with demonstrable experience in branded and private label product development and sales
  • Experience in confectionery or chocolate sectors is highly desirable and will be a significant advantage
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of the UK retail landscape
  • Excellent project management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple supplier projects simultaneously
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and adaptable approach to working with diverse brands and market segments
  • Ability to work autonomously within a collaborative team environment



What's on Offer

  • Hihgly competitive salary
  • Comprehensive healthcare and pension benefits
  • Flexible hybrid model and hours



If you are an experienced New Business Sales Lead looking for a long term exciting project within confectionery, please apply!

Contact
Michelle McEllin
Quote job ref
JN-122025-6911658
Phone number
+44 1932 264020

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Chertsey
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michelle McEllin
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264020
Job reference
JN-122025-6911658