Sales Manager – Poultry & Food Sector

About the role

The Sales Manager leads sales operations, builds and sustains key client relationships, executes strategic plans to grow the business, and works with marketing teams to align product offerings with market demand. The role covers planning, account management, contracts, budget oversight and team leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Sales planning: formulate sales and distribution policies and run annual target and profit growth plans based on market and competitor analysis.
• Key account management: establish and expand relationships with major buyers, distributors and food service operators.
• Budget and financial oversight: prepare and manage the sales budget, monitor spending and align operations with profitability goals.
• Contract management: oversee food service contract development and lead high-level negotiations through to closing.
• Team leadership: guide, train and evaluate the sales team so they meet company targets.
• Reporting: produce periodic analytical reports and performance dashboards for executives.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of sales experience, including 2 years in a managerial role in the poultry or food sector.
• Good command of spoken, written and understood English.
• Valid driver's licence and willingness to make field visits as needed.

Required skills

• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Ability to build KPIs and performance reports.