Head of Sales

Lime Talent Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in personal care is seeking a Head of Sales based in Manchester. This key role offers a unique opportunity to shape the sales strategy and lead a talented team, ensuring aligned plans for growth in a vibrant industry. With competitive compensation and a chance to influence at the leadership level, it’s a perfect fit for commercially minded professionals looking to advance their careers.

Qualifications

• Strong track record in UK retail sales within FMCG.
• Experience managing grocery and high street customer relationships.
• Comfortable in strategic and operational roles.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the UK retail sales strategy.
• Lead and manage a capable commercial team.
• Represent the brand externally.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Negotiation

Relationship Management

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Position: Head of Sales Package: £80,000 - £90,000 + Benefits Location: Manchester (hybrid | circa 3 days in the office) Lime Talent is supporting an established, fast-growing business in the personal care category to hire a Head of Sales. This is a senior commercial role with full ownership of UK retail channels and a key voice on the leadership team. The business is privately owned and well-positioned for further growth. They’ve built strong foundations across grocery and high street retail, and are now looking for a commercially minded Head of Sales to take their business to the next level. Key responsibilities:

• Own and execute the UK retail sales strategy across grocery, high street, and other relevant accounts
• Develop strong commercial partnerships with key retailers, leading JBP negotiations and strategic planning
• Lead and manage a small but capable commercial team, fostering a high-performance culture
• Work cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure plans are aligned and deliverable
• Use data and insight to identify new opportunities and optimise account performance
• Represent the brand externally in a professional and values-led way

Ideal candidate profile:

• Strong track record of success in UK retail sales within FMCG
• Previous experience managing high street and grocery customer relationships and leading negotiations
• Comfortable in a hands-on environment – you’ll need to be both strategic and operational
• Confident working closely with the SLT and contributing to wider business planning
• Ideally some category understanding of the personal care category

This is a rare opportunity to step into a leadership role in a fast-growing business with a loyal customer base and high-quality products. The role offers autonomy, ownership, and the chance to shape the next phase of growth.