UK Sales Manager - Protein / Meat Trading

UK Sales Manager - Protein / Meat Trading

Location: Cambridgeshire (office-based with some flexibility for the right candidate)
Salary: 60,000 - 90,000 depending on experience
Type: Full-time, permanent

Build the UK market for an international meat trading business.

We are supporting an established global meat exporter in the appointment of a UK Sales Manager to lead the commercial development of its UK operation.

This role sits at the centre of the UK business and will take responsibility for growing market presence, developing new commercial relationships and managing key trading accounts across the UK.

The business supplies lamb and sheep products and by-products into a wide customer base including wholesale distributors, food manufacturers, foodservice operators and pet food producers.

This position would suit someone with a strong background in meat trading, protein sales or international meat supply, who enjoys operating commercially in a fast-moving environment.

The Role

You will take ownership of the UK commercial market, managing existing customers while developing new routes to market.

Working closely with international stakeholders, you will help shape UK sales strategy while ensuring strong alignment with logistics, supply chain and finance.

Key areas of responsibility include:

Managing and developing relationships with key UK customers across wholesale, foodservice, manufacturing and pet food sectors
Identifying and securing new trading opportunities across the UK protein market
Expanding the customer base and driving profitable revenue growth
Monitoring market trends, pricing movements and supply dynamics within the red meat sector
Negotiating commercial agreements and managing margin performance
Working closely with international suppliers to align product availability with market demand
Identifying opportunities for product development or new product positioning within the UK market
Representing the business at trade events and industry meetings
Providing regular commercial reporting and market insight to senior leadership

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone with strong commercial instincts and a deep understanding of the UK protein market.

You may currently be working as a:

Protein Trader
Commercial Manager - Meat
Export Sales Manager - Meat
Senior Sales Manager within a meat or protein supply business

To succeed in the role you will likely have:

5-10+ years' experience within the meat or protein sector
Strong understanding of the UK meat trading landscape
Experience selling into wholesale, food manufacturing, foodservice or pet food sectors
Proven success in developing new customers and growing trading relationships
Strong negotiation skills and commercial judgement
The ability to operate independently while working closely with international teams

Why This Role

This is a rare opportunity to take direct ownership of the UK market within a globally established meat export business.

You will have the opportunity to shape the UK commercial strategy, build key trading relationships and play a central role in the continued growth of the business.

For someone with strong protein market knowledge and commercial drive, this role offers significant autonomy and impact.

All conversations will be handled in strict confidence.