Sales Director

Our client is a market-leading Branded & Private Label Food Business, supplying premium chilled and ambient food solutions to the Foodservice & Out-of-Home (OOH) sector. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for driving total Foodservice sales growth, taking full ownership of the Foodservice channel, shaping the strategic commercial plan, securing new business wins, and strengthening existing customer partnerships.

Responsibilities

Create and lead the Foodservice strategy defining vision for growth across National & Regional Foodservice, Wholesale, and OOH channels; Own and expand key customer partnerships with major Foodservice operators, contract caterers, wholesalers, and buying groups; Drive a customer-centric growth agenda by working with Culinary, NPD, and Marketing teams; Build and lead a high-performing commercial team; Deliver commercial excellence while maintaining quality, innovation, and category leadership; Champion innovation and sustainability with chefs, food development teams, and stakeholders

Requirements

Senior Foodservice Commercial/Sales leadership experience, ideally at Head of Sales, Director or Senior Controller Level; Strong track record of developing and winning business with National Foodservice Customers, Wholesalers, and Buying Groups; Strategic commercial mindset with ability to drive profitable growth, secure new business, and nurture long-term partnerships; Proven leadership skills capable of inspiring and developing a high-performance commercial team; Deep understanding of customer needs in Foodservice, including menu trends, operational challenges, and supply chain solutions

Nice to have

Experience in chilled or ambient food categories within the Foodservice & OOH industry; Open to other categories

Benefits

Car Allowance; Bonus; Pen; Phi