Head of Sales

Home Based. Salary: £75,000 to £90,000, 20% Bonus, Company Car and Health Care. An exciting opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing chilled food businesses as Head of Sales is now available. Part of a wider European food group comprising of seven companies, the UK business produces high quality private label value added, vegetarian, free-from, plant-based and NPD driven dairy products. 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.

Responsibilities

Driving business across all customer channels, Grocery, Convenience & Export; Managing a team of 3 direct reports including a Senior NAM and 2 NAMs; Setting the strategic growth agenda; Taking overall responsibility for sales activity; Developing new trading channels and customer relationships; Reporting into the Managing Director

Requirements

Retail focused senior commercial role; Account Controller/Account Director level in a larger business or Head of Sales/Sales Director level in a smaller organisation; Extensive experience across the major grocery retailers; Private label experience; Strong understanding of the NPD process; Minimum of 2 years people management experience; Strong negotiator; Track record of developing new business

Benefits

20% Bonus; Company Car; Health Care