European Sales Executive (Food Ingredients)
| Posting date: | 22 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,000 to £32,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 August 2025 |
| Location: | Altrincham, North West, Altrincham |
| Company: | Connections Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57347552 |
Summary
Job Title - European Sales Executive (Food Ingredients)
Overview: Join a dynamic food ingredients & chemicals international trading company with significant growth prospects in the food ingredients sector. Our management team boasts over 50 years of industry experience. We are looking for a motivated European Sales Manager to drive our sales efforts across the UK and Europe. The role requires business to business selling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with small to large corporations across Europe, presenting our product offerings.
- Conduct presentations and meetings with new and existing customers.
- Frequent travel (may be required), including same-day flights and overnight trips at short notice.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth.
Requirements:
- Proven sales experience (industry experience in food ingredients is not required).
- Ability to travel extensively across Europe. Alternatively, in house sales (office-based)
- Flexibility to undertake same-day flights and overnight trips on short notice.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, with a strong commercial ability to work independently.
What We Offer:
- Salary 28-34k basic plus bonuses.
- An opportunity to be part of a high-growth startup with significant market potential.
- Collaborative and experienced management team.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM (Early start required for European market). Alternatively, may suit part-time flexi hours for the right candidate.
Overview: Join a dynamic food ingredients & chemicals international trading company with significant growth prospects in the food ingredients sector. Our management team boasts over 50 years of industry experience. We are looking for a motivated European Sales Manager to drive our sales efforts across the UK and Europe. The role requires business to business selling.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage with small to large corporations across Europe, presenting our product offerings.
- Conduct presentations and meetings with new and existing customers.
- Frequent travel (may be required), including same-day flights and overnight trips at short notice.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients.
- Identify and pursue new business opportunities to drive growth.
Requirements:
- Proven sales experience (industry experience in food ingredients is not required).
- Ability to travel extensively across Europe. Alternatively, in house sales (office-based)
- Flexibility to undertake same-day flights and overnight trips on short notice.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to drive.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Self-motivated, with a strong commercial ability to work independently.
What We Offer:
- Salary 28-34k basic plus bonuses.
- An opportunity to be part of a high-growth startup with significant market potential.
- Collaborative and experienced management team.
- Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
Working Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM (Early start required for European market). Alternatively, may suit part-time flexi hours for the right candidate.