Overview

Marvel FMCG - Certified B Corporation is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to lead key accounts and drive new business opportunities for a UK-based B2B ingredients business. Salary: up to £70,000 + bonus and car or car allowance.

Ways of working: Home-based role with UK-wide travel to customers and occasional team meetings (monthly or as needed).

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of retail and manufacturing customers, delivering against commercial targets.
• Lead customer trials, NPD projects, and day-to-day account management.
• Engage with buyers in meetings; collaborate with internal functions (NPD, Technical, Ops, Supply Chain) to deliver tailored customer solutions.
• Attend trade shows, retail exhibitions, and customer events to represent the brand and identify market opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in food manufacturing sales or technical account management.
• Experience in a B2B sales role.
• Understanding of the food industry; technical food experience is valuable, with training provided.
• Strong commercial awareness including margin, pricing, and contract negotiation.
• Great relationship builder; credible, proactive, and confident with buyers and technical contacts.
• Willingness to travel and be hands-on with customers and internal stakeholders.

Company

Our client is a well-established, B2B ingredients brand trusted across the UK. Known for quality, integrity, and innovation, they combine deep category expertise with a forward-looking approach to product and channel development. They’re investing in people, systems, and innovation.

Accessibility & Recruitment

You can talk to us about any adjustments you need to make your life easier. We’re open to your thoughts to make recruitment fair for everyone.

Feedback is extremely important. Marvel FMCG aims to respond to all applications within 2 working days.