Head Of Sales

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle

Private medical cover

Benefits package

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is helping a growing food manufacturer recruit a Head of Sales to shape the UK and Europe sales strategy. You will lead a national sales team, build key customer and distributor relationships, and drive profitable growth across markets.

The ideal candidate has proven senior sales leadership in food manufacturing or FMCG, with strong commercial judgement and a strategic mindset. This role offers a clear path to expand market share and strengthen team performance.

Qualifications

• Proven sales leadership in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Strong commercial acumen and strategic mindset.
• Track record of profitable growth and market expansion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver commercial strategy aligned with growth objectives.
• Lead and grow a national sales team.
• Strengthen relationships with key customers, distributors and strategic partners.
• Identify new market opportunities, partnerships and revenue streams.
• Drive sustainable sales growth and overall profitability.

Skills

Sales leadership

FMCG background

Strategic growth

Negotiation

Job description

Head of Sales - Food Manufacturing

£70,000 - £90,000 + ~20-30% bonus + Vehicle + Private Medical + Benefits

Northern Ireland

Are you a senior sales leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a growing food manufacturer with big expansion plans in a role where you can influence strategy, develop sales teams and oversee sustainable growth?

This long-established and award-winning ingredients business supplies to a range of customers, from some of the largest food manufacturers in the UK down to small independent outlets. They have a multimillion-pound turnover and numerous facilities following several high-profile acquisitions, and have exciting plans in place to expand internationally.

In this role you'll work closely with the Managing Director to define and execute the company's sales strategy while leading a national sales team and identifying opportunities to strengthen market share across the UK and Europe. You'll also be responsible for developing the existing sales team, modernising their tools and embedding an excellent workplace culture.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background leading and developing sales teams within a food or beverage manufacturing, foodservice or similar FMCG business. They'll possess a strong commercial acumen along with a strategic mindset and a track record of delivering profitable growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially strong and expanding business where you will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term commercial success whilst working alongside an experienced leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering the commercial strategy in line with business growth objectives.
• Leading, coaching and expanding a high-performing sales team.
• Building and strengthening relationships with key customers, distributors and strategic partners.
• Identifying and securing new market opportunities, partnerships and revenue streams.
• Driving sustainable sales growth, profitability and overall commercial performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven sales leadership experience in a food or beverage manufacturing, foodservice, drinks distribution or similar FMCG environment
• Proven track record of delivering commercial growth through strategy implementation and team leadership.
• Comfortable operating at a senior level with broad business exposure.
• Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation skills and relationship-building ability.

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