Head of Sales

MCS Group; Armagh; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

MCS Group in Craigavon / Moira, Northern Ireland, is recruiting a Head of Sales for a well-established food manufacturing and wholesale business operating across NI and ROI. This senior, hands-on role leads both internal and field sales teams to grow sales, improve margins and win new customers.

You will set KPIs, drive new business, grow key accounts and partner with the MD and leadership team to raise overall profitability. Bakery or food ingredients experience would be particularly attractive.

Qualifications

• Strong sales leadership background.
• Proven record of commercial growth.
• Experienced managing and motivating sales teams.
• Commercially strong around pricing, margin and profitability.
• Food, FMCG, foodservice or manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the sales team.
• Drive new business across NI and ROI.
• Grow existing key accounts.
• Improve revenue, margin and profitability.
• Set clear KPIs and raise sales performance.
• Manage major customer relationships.
• Work closely with the MD and wider leadership team.

Skills

Sales leadership

Commercial growth

New business development

Team management

Pricing profitability

Food industry experience

Job description

Head of Sales

Craigavon / Moira
Up to £70,000 DOE

We are recruiting a Head of Sales for a well-established food manufacturing and wholesale business operating across Northern Ireland and ROI.

This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for both internal and field sales teams. The focus is simple: grow sales, improve margin, win new customers and create a more proactive sales culture.

The Role

• Lead and develop the sales team

• Drive new business across NI and ROI

• Grow existing key accounts

• Improve revenue, margin and profitability

• Set clear KPIs and raise sales performance

• Manage major customer relationships

• Work closely with the MD and wider leadership team

About You

• Strong sales leadership background

• Proven record of commercial growth

• Confident new business developer

• Experienced managing and motivating sales teams

• Commercially strong around pricing, margin and profitability

• Food, FMCG, foodservice or manufacturing experience preferred

Bakery or food ingredients experience would be particularly attractive.

This could suit an established Head of Sales or a high-performing Regional Sales Manager / Sales Manager ready to step up.

For more information or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact:

Morrie McIlroy
Direct Dial: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]