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Sales Executive (Food Ingredients) Job Type Permanent Sector: Location: Nationwide When applying for any position separately please quote Job Ref below! Summary: Our client is looking for an experienced sales candidate that has previous food ingredients sales experience to join their commercial team.   The role reports directly into the Sales and Marketing Director. Description: To exceed target and maximise profitable growth Negotiation and managing of pricing with key customer and suppliers to grow sales and profitability Identify and co-ordinate focus customer projects Grow sales and customer base in the area Present new concepts to key accounts in the area Co-ordinate technical support to meet customer requirements Plan and manage the area with realistic targets based on profitable potential Source and develop the current product range in order to meet demands of new and existing customers Understand and work within the technical constraints of the food ingredients sector. Understand the customer’s working process and be able to develop, enhance and add value to this process using the company product range Troubleshoot and conflict resolve any issues in a very professional manner Maintain good relationships with existing and prospective customers and suppliers Positively support and communicate all Company decisions and processes and take ownership for implementation with the area eg Debtors Targets Liaise with other staff members to develop strategies for the continuing profitable development of the area Plan & forecast for budgeting information Market Research to identify new customers and trends within the industry Compile various sales reports for use in area meetings Attend supplier meetings Requirements: A minimum of 8 years proven sales experience in the food in the food ingredients sector. Clean full licence Self motivated individual who is KPI and target driven.  A passion and understanding for the food ingredients market is essential.  Food technical background preferable but not essential. Strong commercial track record in pricing and negotiation.  Proven track record in sales Excellent communication skills   Salary / Pay: Pay : 45,000-50,000 Ref: 501FO