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Job summary

A rapidly growing UK food manufacturer seeks a Head of Sales to spearhead growth in various channels, including retail and foodservice. This home-based position demands a commercially driven leader to execute sales strategies and manage a talented team. Candidates must possess extensive experience in food or FMCG sales, with strong commercial acumen and leadership skills.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience in a senior sales leadership role.
  • Proven track record of significant sales growth.
  • Deep understanding of the UK retail and/or B2B food markets.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute the overall sales strategy.
  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of sales professionals.
  • Monitor performance metrics and market trends.

Skills

Commercial acumen
Strategic thinking
Negotiation skills
Confident communication

Job description

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Client:

The Global Search Company

Location:

watford, hertfordshire, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.
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