Head of Sales

Corecruitment International; London; On-site; GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting food business is on the lookout for a dynamic Head of Sales to lead their international expansion. This role requires a strategic thinker with a proven track record in the food industry. You will be responsible for developing comprehensive sales strategies, nurturing key distributor relationships, and leading a high-performing team. With opportunities for genuine success and progression, this position is ideal for talented individuals ready to make a significant impact in a reputable brand's growth journey. If you're passionate about driving sales and have the experience to back it up, this is the role for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in senior sales leadership, ideally in FMCG or Food Production.
• Strong network across international route-to-market channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies for new markets.
• Lead a high-performing sales team to achieve growth targets.

Skills

Sales Leadership

Market Research

Negotiation Skills

Commercial Acumen

Job description

Head of EU Sales – Exciting Food Business – London - £100K + Benefits

My client is an exciting food business who are seeking a dynamic, high performing and extremely driven Head of Sales to spearhead their expansion into international markets. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic thinker with a proven track record in the food industry to drive their growth through targeted partnerships with distributors and route-to-market channels.

This is the perfect role for hungry talented individuals with some key wins within the Food or FMCG sales arena, who are now looking to take lead of a pivotal global expansion project for a reputable brand who can offer genuine opportunities for success and progression.

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive sales strategy to penetrate new markets across Europe and globally
• Identify, establish, and nurture relationships with key distributors and route-to-market partners
• Lead and motivate a high-performing sales team to achieve ambitious growth targets
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and competitive landscapes
• Create and present compelling business cases to potential partners and clients
• Monitor sales performance, analyse KPIs, and provide regular reports to senior management

The Ideal Head of Sales Candidate:

• Must have some experience in a senior sales leadership role, ideally within the within the FMCG or Food Production industries.
• Must be well connected with a strong network across international RTM channels.

• Strong commercial acumen with a deep understanding of sales strategies and revenue growth.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple brands and diverse sales channels.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse market trends and adjust strategies accordingly.

If you are keen to discuss the details further, please apply today or send your cv to Mikey at COREcruitment dot com /