Role combines sales development, supplier negotiation, and customer relationship management as West Sussex pepper producer pursues new business opportunities

Tangmere specialises in pepper production

Tangmere specialises in pepper production

About Tangmere

Tangmere Airfield Nurseries Ltd is one of the UK’s leading sweet pepper growers, producing approximately 30 million peppers annually.

The producer describes itself as a “progressive, forward-thinking horticultural business”, supplying major retailers and partners across the UK and Europe.

Due to continued growth, the company is looking to recruit a dynamic and commercially driven sales and marketing manager to join its 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

The ideal candidate

  • Proven experience in fresh produce, horticulture or food supply chain sales, marketing, or account management is 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 Tangmere offers

  • 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

How to apply

Send your CV and a short covering letter to sales@tangmere.co.uk or visit tangmere.co.uk 

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