Head of Sales – Food & Beverage / Transport (5417)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Sales to drive growth across the UK, Ireland, and the Scandics in the food & beverage and transport sectors. The role demands strategic leadership, a solid background in HVAC and heat transfer, and the ability to build effective teams. With a competitive salary starting at £75,000 and generous performance bonuses, this position offers the chance to make a significant impact in a pioneering company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonus scheme

Flexible car and allowance options

Comprehensive benefits package

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mechanical engineering or heat transfer sales.
• Robust networks in the food & beverage and transport sectors.
• Competence in technical applications related to HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Architect and deploy strategic go-to-market initiatives.
• Mentor and galvanise a multinational sales team.
• Lead high-value deal negotiations.

Skills

Sales leadership

Market mastery

Strategic planning

Technical proficiency in heat transfer

Leadership and team building

Communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Vacancy No 5417

Vacancy Title

HEAD OF SALES – UK, IRELAND & SCANDICS – FOOD & BEVERAGE | TRANSPORT

Location NATIONAL UK + INTERNATIONAL

Please note: The ideal Candidate will be based in the UK and prepared to travel abroad when required

Vacancy Description Ready to orchestrate game-changing growth on a global stage?

If you’re a visionary sales leader with a proven playbook in HVAC, heat transfer, and thermal engineering coupled with a talent for building unstoppable teams, this is your cue to elevate your impact. Imagine steering a specialist squad through high-stakes markets, where your strategic acumen, deep relationships, and innovative edge don’t just drive revenue, they redefine industry standards.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

You’re not stepping into a cog in the machine. You’re joining a 100+year-old global pioneer in heat transfer excellence, powering mission-critical solutions for blue-chip giants in:

• Food & Beverage
• Transport
• HVAC & Refrigeration
• Energy & Data Centres
• Chemical, Oil & Gas
• Marine Applications

This business doesn’t chase transactions; they forge enduring partnerships through bespoke engineering, cutting‑edge tech, and lifecycle value that slashes energy costs and boosts sustainability. Now, they are empowering a Head of Sales to ignite commercial acceleration across the UK, Ireland, and Scandics, blending hands‑on deal‑making with bold team leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Architect and deploy a powerhouse ‘go-to-market’ strategy for F&B and Transport, harnessing the full portfolio of heating and cooling solutions for explosive revenue growth
• Cultivate alliances with pivotal stakeholders: service providers, consultants, specifiers, and end‑users, turning insights into unbeatable bids
• Mentor and galvanise a multinational sales team, embedding proven sales techniques and methodologies to unlock economic buyers and supercharge pipeline velocity
• Lead from the front: Hunt marquee accounts, nurture repeat business, and close high‑value deals while modelling CRM mastery for data‑driven decisions
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement, negotiating C‑suite proposals that deliver energy‑efficient, zero‑net solutions amid evolving regs
• Foster a high‑trust ecosystem: Collaborate cross‑functionally, handle performance reviews/grievances with empathy, and report sharp EBIT/Sales/OI metrics to exec leadership
• Balance strategic oversight with tactical execution, shaping KPIs, resolving on‑site challenges, and promoting total lifecycle excellence to outpace rivals

What We’re Looking For:

• Battle-tested sales leadership: Track record of scaling revenues and teams in mechanical engineering/heat transfer, with HVAC expertise in plate heat exchangers, chillers, AHUs, heat pumps, adiabatic/evaporative cooling, free cooling, blast chillers, and beyond
• Market mastery: Robust networks across key sectors (F&B/transport a plus, not essential)—end‑users, consultants, contractors, specifiers with deep insight into stakeholder dynamics, sustainability drivers, and procurement cycles
• Strategic hunter with a collaborative core: Proactive, commercially sharp, and adept at influencing from site engineers to boards; thrives on 50% travel for face‑to‑face wins
• Technical and tactical prowess: Degree-level insight into heat transfer applications; proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel for analytics, PowerPoint for pitches) and CRM tools for pipeline precision
• Leadership DNA: Positive, self‑motivated team builder with ‘can‑do’ urgency, integrity, and the organisational savvy to juggle deadlines, multi‑project chaos, and talent development
• Personal edge: Enthusiastic self‑starter who builds rapport fast, thinks holistically about business impact, and drives continuous improvement for margin gains

This isn’t just a role, it’s a launchpad to legacy‑building in a sector hungry for bold visionaries. If you’re primed to strategise relentlessly, lead inspirationally, and deliver transformative results, let’s connect for a confidential conversation.

Your bigger stage awaits.

What’s In It for You?

• Basic Salary: £75,000+ (higher basic available for standout experience)
• Generous Performance Bonus Scheme with over target accelerators
• Flexible and Strong Car and Allowance options
• Full benefits package: pension, phone, laptop, 28 days holiday
• Growth Trajectory: Autonomy to shape strategies, mentor rising stars, and climb in a scaling engineering powerhouse, with clear paths to VP-level impact