Company Overview
Established in May 2005, Mackenzie Stuart was founded to deliver bespoke, sector-specific services & expertise and in doing so, establish a new standard within Executive Search. We have an impressive pedigree, with our Directors’ having over a combined 70 years experience within the industry. They have used this knowledge to position Mackenzie Stuart in a unique way with the business making over 90% of its placements internationally, meaning we are a true Global Executive Search firm. Today, we remain an innovative, results-driven business that prides itself on delivering one-to-one service, accurate market insight and proven business acumen. Our highly tailored approach to recruitment places lasting client relationships before short-term gains & makes openness, integrity and honesty a priority. We also understand the need to consider each and every position as unique – wherever in the world it may be. From our offices in Leeds, London, Dubai and Harrogate, we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across industry and have specialist recruitment consultants that work within the Medical & Scientific, Healthcare, Education, Water, Chemicals, Ingredients & Flavours, Automation, Industrial and Logistics sectors. Having set up another fifteen executive search firms, our group now comprises over 200+ consultants and £26m+ annual revenues having grown from one company and just 17 consultants in 2010. In early 2021 we also completed the £ multi million sale of the first additional company we set up, by then an £12m turnover business. Our growth plans remain as ambitious with plans to increase to over 400 consultants and £40m in revenues by 2030, as well as starting multiple MBO’s with multiple group subsidiaries.
About the job
We are working with a premier contract manufacturer specializing in sports nutrition and functional foods. Committed to innovation and quality, they partner with brands to bring effective and health-driven products to market. Our client is looking for a dedicated Sales Manager to develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve revenue targets across Europe. Candidate can be based anywhere in Europe as this is a remote position.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
- Identify new business opportunities within the sports nutrition and functional food sectors.
- Conduct market research to understand customer needs and competitive landscape.
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure product alignment and successful launches.
- Prepare and present sales forecasts, reports, and performance metrics to senior management.
- Attend industry events and trade shows to network and promote our offerings.
- Set up, coordinate & execute specific account management tactics and plans (eg Sales Operational Plan, Account Plan) to realize agreed sales growth and overall customer relationship objectives
- Develop and execute appropriate go-to-market strategies through direct and indirect channels
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Science or Food and Nutrition, at least 5 years of direct B2B sales experience with proven track record/capabilities.
- Strong entrepreneurial mindset.
- Great negotiation skills.
- Communication skills.
A competitive compensation will be offered to the successful candidate.
Mackenzie Stuart is a leading executive search and selection business. From our offices in Leeds & London, we provide retained and contingency recruitment solutions across industry and have specialist recruitment consultants that work within the Oil & Gas, Mining, Infrastructure & Built Environment, Medical & Scientific, Healthcare, Education, Finance & Accountancy, Insurance, Water, Chemicals, Ingredients & Flavours, Automation, FMCG, and Logistics sectors.
Due to the high volume of applicants, please assume your application has been unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 14 days.