Head of Sales

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; Greater London; Vor Ort; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Equity participation

Hybrid working

Significant autonomy

Influence in a mission-led brand

Zusammenfassung

A dynamic beverage company is seeking a commercially driven Head of Sales to steer the national sales strategy and execution across various channels. The ideal candidate will lead strategic partnerships and scale the brand, leveraging their strong UK grocery connections. This role promises significant autonomy and the chance to shape the trajectory of a high-growth brand focused on the adult soft drinks market. Hybrid working arrangements are included in the offer.

Qualifikationen

• Proven success scaling FMCG brands.
• Hands-on, entrepreneurial commercial leader.
• Comfortable operating in unstructured environments.
• Commercially rigorous but comfortable operating without heavy structure.
• Combines strategic thinking with sleeves rolled up execution.
• Energised by ownership, pace and tangible impact.

Aufgaben

• Develop and execute UK sales strategy across Grocery, Convenience & On Trade customers.
• Lead national account relationships and secure new listings.
• Build and manage distributor partnerships.
• Create commercial structure, reporting and forecasting discipline.
• Work closely with the Founder and investors on growth plans.
• Begin building out the sales function as the business scales.

Kenntnisse

Commercially driven leadership

Strong UK Grocery retail network

Experience scaling FMCG brands

Strategic thinking

Execution in growth environments

Ownership mindset

Jobbeschreibung

Seven is partnering on a confidential search for an exciting emerging challenger brand operating in the adult soft drinks and functional wellness space.

With strong funding, brand foundations and growing consumer momentum, the business is now entering its next phase: scaling structured distribution across Grocery, Convenience & On-Trade channels.

This is a rare opportunity to join at an inflection point, shaping route-to-market strategy, building key retail and hospitality partnerships, and laying the foundations for scalable, sustainable growth.

The role

We are seeking a commercially driven Head of Sales to take ownership of national sales strategy and execution. You will:

• Develop and execute UK sales strategy across Grocery, Convenience & On Trade customers
• Lead national account relationships and secure new listings
• Build and manage distributor partnerships
• Create commercial structure, reporting and forecasting discipline
• Work closely with the Founder and investors on growth plans
• Begin building out the sales function as the business scales

About You

You are a hands‑on, entrepreneurial commercial leader who thrives in high‑growth environments.

• Proven success scaling FMCG brands
• Strong UK Grocery retail network
• Experience in challenger or early‑stage brands highly advantageous
• Commercially rigorous but comfortable operating without heavy structure
• Combines strategic thinking with sleeves‑rolled‑up execution
• Energised by ownership, pace and tangible impact

The Offer

• Equity participation
• Hybrid working (London‑based)
• Significant autonomy and influence
• High‑growth, mission‑led brand

If you are motivated by building something meaningful from the ground up and want to play a defining role in a category‑disrupting brand’s next chapter, we’d love to receive your application. Ref 8/17596/7.