National Sales & Marketing Manager

Business:         The ReFood AD plants operate as integrated recycling units, processing a variety of food wastes to produce renewable electricity, heat and ReFood, a nutrient-rich fertiliser for local farms. The plants also recycle the food waste packaging. The plants provide an environmentally sustainable solution for all waste producers looking for a safe method of diverting food waste from landfill.

The Position

Applications are invited for a National Sales & Marketing Manager at our ReFood Ltd, Doncaster Site. The role involves working 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday. As a National Sales & Marketing Manager your duties and responsibilities will vary but will include:

• Manage the ReFood Sales & Marketing team ensuring all agreed targets and objectives are achieved.
• Preparing quotes in line with the agreed pricing strategy and re-negotiating terms where appropriate.
• Gathering and maintaining up-to-date market intelligence, monitoring competitor activity (services and prices), and reacting as required.
• Plan and implement a sales strategy in line with budgeted growth.
• Develop and maintain a potential pipeline of customers both regional and national.
• Identify business opportunities for suitable organic waste streams; liaise with the sales team to ensure opportunities are progressed.
• Analyse the sales team, performance to understand trends and growth opportunities.
• Ensure the application and sales approach are in line with the ReFood brand.

Marketing, Public Relations & Technical Support 

• Develop and promote the company’s activities across the industry and customer base.
• Manage and coordinate all marketing, advertising & promotional activities.
• Identify opportunities for sales campaigns.
• Identify & represent at trade events and seminars, showcasing the ReFood brand and culture.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers.

The Person

• Educated to A-level as a minimum, preferably degree level.
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability and willingness to travel, when required.  
• Be experienced in a commercial sales-led environment, within a B2B or other similar customer focused sector.
• Previous management experience.
• It is desirable to have a working knowledge of the waste/recycling sector and the food production industry.
• Be able to engage with stakeholders at all levels of understanding and interest and be able to build strong working relationships.
• Good written and verbal communication skills and numerical skills – also must be proficient with MS Office, particularly Excel, Powerpoint and Word.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure, be flexible, practical and hard working with a strong work ethic. Along with sound negotiating and influencing skills.

Salary:  Competitive Pay and Benefits

* Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted due to the high volume of CV’s being received.