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Sales and Marketing Manager

Salary
Depends on experience
Location
Tangmere
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Tangmere Airfield Nurseries Ltd is one of the UK's leading sweet pepper growers, producing approximately 30 million peppers annually. We are a progressive, forward-thinking horticultural business supplying major retailers and partners across the UK and Europe. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit a dynamic and commercially driven Sales & Marketing Manager to join our team.

The Role

This is a varied and hands-on role combining sales development, supplier negotiation, and customer relationship management. The successful candidate will play a key role in strengthening existing partnerships while actively identifying and developing new business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Negotiating with suppliers to ensure best value, quality, and service levels
  • Building, maintaining, and strengthening long-term relationships with existing customers
  • Identifying and developing new customers and market opportunities
  • Supporting business growth strategies and sales targets
  • Representing the company at industry events, client visits, and trade shows
  • Working closely with production and operational teams to align supply with customer demand
  • Assisting with marketing initiatives and brand development
About You
  • Proven experience in sales, marketing, or account management (fresh produce, horticulture, or food supply chain experience preferred but not essential)
  • Strong negotiation and communication skills
  • Commercially minded with the ability to identify growth opportunities
  • Confident managing and developing client relationships
  • Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently
  • Willingness to travel for client and supplier visits
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
  • Company vehicle / travel allowance (if applicable)
  • Opportunity to join a growing and innovative business
  • Supportive and professional working environment
  • Career development opportunities
  • Salary dependent on experience