Head of Sales - WFH

JR United Kingdom; Nottingham; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise alimentaire ambitieuse et en pleine croissance recherche un Directeur des Ventes pour diriger sa fonction de vente à l'échelle nationale. Ce rôle de leadership stratégique implique le développement de la stratégie de vente et la gestion d'une équipe tout en collaborant avec d'autres départements pour aligner les stratégies de croissance.

Qualifications

• Expérience dans un rôle de leadership en ventes dans l'alimentation ou FMCG.
• Historique de croissance significative des ventes.
• Capacité à développer des relations avec des acheteurs principaux.

Responsibilities

• Développer et exécuter la stratégie de vente globale.
• Gérer et encadrer une équipe croissante de responsables de comptes.
• Identifier de nouvelles opportunités de revenus.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial Acumen

Negotiation

Strategic Thinking

Job description

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An ambitious and fast-growing UK food manufacturer is seeking a commercially driven Head of Sales to lead and scale its national sales function. This senior leadership role will oversee strategic growth across retail, wholesale, foodservice, and events channels, playing a central role in shaping the commercial future of the business.

THIS IS A HOME BASED POSITION WITH UK TRAVEL.

The company supplies a portfolio of high-quality food products to major retailers, businesses, and events across the UK, and is now looking for a dynamic leader to drive further expansion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the overall sales strategy across all commercial channels.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a growing team of sales account managers and business development professionals.
• Build and maintain relationships with major retail buyers, distributors, and key partners.
• Identify new revenue opportunities and drive market penetration through innovation and strong commercial execution.
• Collaborate closely with marketing, operations, and product teams to align growth strategies.
• Monitor performance metrics, sales forecasts, and market trends to drive decision-making and performance.

Candidate Profile:

• Extensive experience in a senior sales leadership role, ideally within food, FMCG, or a related consumer goods environment.
• Proven track record of delivering significant sales growth and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen, strategic thinking, and excellent negotiation skills.
• Deep understanding of the UK retail and/or B2B food markets.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Results-oriented, with a hands-on approach to leadership.