Sales Manager

Position: UK Sales Manager
Location: Cambridgeshire

UK Sales Manager

Location:

Cambridgeshire (Office-based, with some flex for the right candidate)
Salary:
Depending on experience
Type:
Full-time, permanent

Ready to take ownership of the UK market for an international meat business?

About the Role

We're supporting an international meat exporter to appoint a UK Sales Manager to support the growth of its UK operation.

This is a commercially focused role requiring strong experience within the meat sector - ideally red meat. You'll be responsible for managing existing customers while driving new business growth across wholesale, retail, food service, pet food manufacturing, and ecommerce channels.

You'll act as the key commercial contact for the UK region, working closely with international stakeholders while ensuring strong collaboration internally across logistics and finance.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and grow relationships with existing UK customers

Identify and secure new customers across wholesale, retail, food service, pet food and ecommerce channels

Develop and execute UK sales strategies aligned with group direction

Identify opportunities for new product development in line with business strategy

Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and pricing dynamics within the meat sector

Prepare and negotiate commercial agreements

Provide regular reporting on sales performance and market insight

Represent the business at trade events and industry meetings

Ensure logistics and finance functions support commercial delivery

What You'll Bring

5-8+ years' experience in sales within the meat industry (red meat strongly preferred)

Strong understanding of UK meat market structures and customer requirements

Proven ability to win and grow accounts

Confident negotiator with solid commercial judgement

Comfortable working independently while collaborating with international stakeholders

Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM systems

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to take full commercial responsibility for the UK region within an international meat business. The salary reflects the level of ownership and impact expected in the role.

If you have strong red meat experience and are looking for broader commercial responsibility, we'd be keen to speak confidentially