Connect Appointments is recruiting an ambitious Field Sales Manager to join an established food industry business based in East Kilbride on a permanent basis.Our client is a multi-site food ingredients and manufacturing solutions business operating across the UK and Ireland, supplying a broad range of products to the meat processing and food production sectors.What''s on offer?Full-time permanent position 35,000 rising to 40,000 after successful completion of a 6-month probationary periodBonus scheme applicable from day oneCompany branded commercial van providedCareer progression to Technical Sales Manager and Product SpecialistAs a Field Sales Manager, your responsibilities will include:Managing a customer portfolio on a consultative, project management sales basisLeading and facilitating trials in factory environments to demonstrate ROI and yield improvementsManaging the full sales process from initial brief through to negotiation, sale and demand planningIdentifying and converting new prospects while maintaining and developing existing accountsMaintaining accurate records and pipelines through the CRM systemThe ideal Field Sales Manager will have:A minimum of 2 to 5 year''s experience in the food industry, ideally with a meat sector backgroundA proven track record of sales growth with a focus on value creationExperience selling multiple products in a complex, solution-based environmentStrong relationship building skills and a collaborative approach to customer managementFl