Head of Sales

An exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing branded chilled food businesses as Head of Sales is now available. The business operates across 3 core product areas, they have a glowing reputation across the industry, and this been recognised through several awards. The business has a significant presence across the grocery multiple retailers, and they have some fantastic NPD in the pipeline. Following significant business growth and future business plans they are seeking a Head of Sales to join the team. As a Head of Sales, you will take overall direct responsibility for driving business across all customer channels. Core customers within the retail channel include Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose & M&S. Managing a team of 3 direct reports including a Senior NAM, a NAM and an NAE you will set the strategic growth agenda and take overall responsibility for sales activity. In addition to the management and development of your team you will be responsible for developing new trading channels. Reporting into the Managing Director you can expect a great degree of autonomy to build and develop the business.

Responsibilities

take overall direct responsibility for driving business across all customer channels; set the strategic growth agenda and take overall responsibility for sales activity; manage and develop a team of 3 direct reports; develop new trading channels; report into the Managing Director

Requirements

classic trained FMCG sales professional; operating in a retail focused National Account Controller or Account Director position within a branded food or drink business; minimum of 2 years people management experience; strong negotiator; track record of developing new business

Benefits

Bonus; car/allowance; benefits