Sales Manager - Wet Petfood

Applications are invited for the position of Sales Manager within our Wet Petfood division based at our SARIA Ltd, Doncaster site. This is a full time, permanent position, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

As a Sales Manager your duties and responsibilities will vary based on the Company’s requirements but will include:

• Develop and increase sales in your region by analysing performance and formulating sales action plans to achieve and exceed targets.
• Own and manage the sales goals and KPI’s for your area, providing regular reporting and updates.
• Escalate customer issues to the Wet Petfood Commercial Director when required, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, monitoring trading levels and identifying opportunities for additional business.
• Prepare quotes aligned with the agreed pricing strategy, renegotiating terms as necessary.
• Maintain and update the customer database, pricing structures, and customer case history.
• Work collaboratively with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to foster sustainable key account relationships and drive sales growth.
• Liaise with the operations, transport, commercial and quality teams at each site, providing regular customer updates to ensure healthy stock levels.
• Co-ordinate wet petfood procurement activities and independent procurement of fish and speciality products.
• Co-ordinating with procurement (SARIA) regarding pricing, volumes and NPD
• Collaborate with the Commercial and Operations teams on pricing forecasts to ensure optimal profit margins.
• Ensure efficient and accurate production in conjunction with the Operations team.

Requirements

• Experience in relevant markets (e.g. pet food, aquafeed, biodiesel, fertilizers). Specific experience within the pet food industry is desirable.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel & Word) and CRM systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• An energetic and forward-thinking individual, who is able to handle complexities and solve problems independently.
• Strong business acumen with a customer-centric approach.

Salary:    Competitive Salary and Benefits package

* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.