Bakery sales development manager - food manufacturing

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Bakery Sales Development Manager\n£40,000 - £45,000 + commission, car/car allowance\n‎Leicester area, Midlands\n‎Food Manufacturing\n‎Job ref: 8883\nThis company have mastered their craft and speciality over several decades, resulting in huge growth and an excellent reputation. They provide high quality goods throughout the UK and internationally.\nAbout the Bakery Sales Development Manager job\nWe’re looking for a highly self-motivated Sales Development Manager with strong communication skills and a passion for driving sales growth. Focused on generating new business opportunities—particularly within the foodservice and wholesale sectors—you’ll play a key role in executing the company’s sales strategy, expanding their customer base, and supporting overall business growth.\nKey tasks\n * Build and maintain strong customer relationships through regular UK visits and weekly meetings with existing and potential clients.\n * Proactively generate leads, explore new markets, and respond to customer enquiries to drive business growth.\n * Accurately process orders and maintain up-to-date records in the internal database.\n * Develop and execute sales strategies to meet targets, while working closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to align efforts.\nAbout You\n * The successful candidate shall have a minimum 3 years’ sales experience selling into foodservice and / or wholesale with essential knowledge of bakery products and industry trends.\n * A proven track record of exceeding sales targets and building strong short- and long-term customer relationships.\n * Skilled in business development, negotiation, forecasting, and reporting, with a results-driven approach and strong problem-solving abilities.\n * Must have experience selling ambient bakery products and be based within a 1-hour radius of Leicester.\nMore details\nThe Bakery Sales Development Manager job (ref:8883) is paying £40,000 - £45,000 + commission, car/car allowance according to your experience.\nThe site is located in Leicester and is commutable from Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Loughborough, Derby, Coventry, Corby, Kettering, Rugby, Loughborough (Leicestershire, Derbyshire and Northamptonshire).\nThe working hours are Monday to Friday.\nAlternate job titles\nFood Manufacturing Commercial Jobs | Sales Manager | Commercial Manager | Key Account Manager | National Account Manager | Food Industry Sales Jobs