Position: UK Sales Manager
Department: Sales
Reporting to: Commercial Director
Location: UK
About the Role
As UK Sales Manager at The Kingfish Company, you’ll be at the forefront of our dynamic expansion. You'll play a vital role in connecting our brand with top UK chefs, elevating awareness and demand for Kingfish products, and driving sales across the country. In this role, you’ll focus on creating strong, profitable relationships with the UK restaurant industry. If you bring proven sales experience and solid industry connections, you’ll thrive in this pivotal position as part of our innovative, fast-growing team.
What You’ll Do
• Lead Generation: Capture and cultivate a network of culinary talent by proactively reaching out via calls, social media, emails, and onsite restaurant visits.
• Market Research: Drive your own market research, identifying new chef leads and qualifying opportunities for the UK market.
• Database Management: Build, track, and maintain a database of chef contacts, creating a strong pipeline of leads to meet company targets.
• Relationship Building: Forge and deepen relationships with restaurants, chefs, and distributors to amplify demand for Kingfish across the region.
• Event Coordination: Organize and assist in chef tastings and industry events to build market presence and chef collaborations.
• Distributor Development: Strengthen and grow partnerships with current and new distributors in the UK to maximize our hotel and restaurant channel growth.
Type: Full-time, Remote
About You
• Proven success in the food sales industry, with a focus on seafood or hospitality.
• A strong network and deep knowledge of the restaurant and hotel scene.
• Passionate about seafood and sustainable food systems, with familiarity in aquaculture as a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
What You’ll Get
• An opportunity to join a pioneering team, helping shape sustainable aquaculture.
• A full-time role with a competitive salary and benefits.
• A flexible, empowering work environment within a global company.
• Awesome colleagues, plenty of autonomy, and room to make your mark!
Ready to make a splash in sustainable seafood sales? Join us at The Kingfish Company!
About The Kingfish Company
Our Vision: To lead the way in sustainable, land-based marine aquaculture, producing premium-quality Yellowtail Kingfish for the EU and US markets.
Our Culture: We are committed to quality, sustainability, and a mission to protect marine environments and advance aquaculture innovation.
