CDM Food ingredients

The CompanyA well-established specialist operating within the food ingredients and food processing supply chain, supplying chemical and functional ingredient solutions to food manufacturers and distributors across the UK. The business forms part of a wider international group, providing long-term stability and investment, while retaining a collaborative, agile, and people-focused culture at local level. The organisation is known for strong customer relationships, technical capability, and a reputation for quality and reliability.The Role

This is a customer-facing commercial role focused on driving growth across food manufacturing and food distribution customers. The position builds on an established customer base and proven platform, with significant opportunity to accelerate growth through new business development and expansion of existing accounts. The role offers high visibility, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the next phase of the business.

Key responsibilities include managing and developing customer relationships, identifying and converting new commercial opportunities, promoting chemical and functional ingredient solutions into food applications, and working closely with internal teams to deliver long-term value.

The Skills

This role will suit a highly driven sales professional with a hunter mindset. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, commercially sharp, and hungry to succeed. You will be comfortable building and maintaining a healthy pipeline, opening new doors, and gaining momentum from an established platform rather than starting from zero.

Experience selling food ingredients or chemical solutions into food manufacturing, food processing, or food distribution environments is highly relevant. You will be organised, resilient, and comfortable working independently while remaining aligned to wider business objectives.

A willingness to travel and attend head office (Yorkshire) on a regular basis is expected, typically two to three times per month.

BenefitsThe package reflects the seniority and impact of the role and includes a highly competitive base salary, excellent benefits package, company car, and performance-related bonus. The role offers genuine career development, autonomy, and the opportunity to grow with an ambitious business.