Head Of Sales

Zachary Daniels Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is partnering with a well established consumer products business in Greater Manchester for a Head of Sales role. This leadership position will own a national sales function, leading and developing a team while building strong partnerships with major grocery and retail customers.

The role drives accountability and delivers ambitious growth objectives. The successful candidate will lead with conviction, shape commercial strategy and work closely with senior leaders to

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a Head of Sales / senior commercial role.
• Experience managing major grocery retail customers.
• Track record of delivering growth through strategy and execution.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high performing sales team.
• Create and execute commercial strategies to drive sustainable growth.
• Strengthen relationships with major grocery and retail customers.
• Drive accountability through forecasting, planning and execution.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to shape the business direction.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and team effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Retail accounts

Forecasting

Team development

Job description

Head of Sales

Salary: Circa £80,000 + Package

Location: Greater Manchester, Office Based

We're partnering with a well established consumer products business to recruit a Head of Sales who can lead from the front, inspire high performance and drive the next phase of commercial growth.

This is a key leadership appointment within a successful and ambitious organisation that has built long standing relationships with many of the UK's leading retailers. The business has invested significantly in both its people and working environment, creating a collaborative and energetic culture where teams are encouraged to challenge, improve and succeed.

As Head of Sales, you'll take ownership of a national sales function, leading and developing a team whilst building strong partnerships with major grocery and retail customers. You'll be responsible for driving accountability, creating clear direction and ensuring the commercial team delivers against ambitious growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a high performing sales team
• Create a culture of accountability, ownership and continuous improvement
• Build and execute commercial strategies that drive sustainable growth
• Strengthen relationships across major grocery and retail customers
• Support and develop customer growth plans across key accounts
• Drive performance through effective forecasting, planning and execution
• Work closely with senior leadership to shape the future direction of the business
• Identify opportunities to improve ways of working, processes and team effectiveness

What We're Looking For

• Proven leadership experience within a Head of Sales, Sales Director or senior commercial leadership position
• Strong experience managing major grocery retail customers
• A track record of delivering commercial growth through both strategy and execution
• The ability to lead with conviction and bring clarity to decision making
• Experience building high performing teams and driving accountability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute, highly driven and comfortable operating in a fast paced environment

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Head of Sales looking to make a genuine impact within a business that values ambition, collaboration and results.

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