National Sales Manager - Retail

Michael Page (UK); Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail sales firm is seeking an experienced Head of Retail Sales to lead strategic sales initiatives for their gut health brand. The successful candidate will develop sales plans, manage a team, and build relationships with key retail clients. The role offers a competitive salary between £70-£80,000, comprehensive medical insurance, and a hybrid working pattern with 3 days in Chiswick.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive medical insurance

Hybrid working pattern

Qualifications

• Extensive national account management experience across top retail channels.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team.
• Strong understanding of market trends and customer needs in retail.
• Proficiency in data analysis and making data-driven decisions.
• Experience in developing and executing successful sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve objectives.
• Lead, manage, and motivate a sales team of 3.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with retail clients.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies as needed.
• Analyse sales data and prepare performance reports.
• Work with other departments for seamless operations.
• Identify opportunities for business growth.

Skills

National account management experience

Leadership skills

Understanding of market trends

Data analysis proficiency

Sales strategy execution

Job description

• A legacy 'gut health' brand is looking for their next Head of Retail Sales!
• Head up all retail sales for a 'gut health' brand embedded in the UK category!

About Our Client

A science and innovation based 'gut friendly' drinks business that's brand has a legacy within the category. An established SME with a stable & steady range distributed across all RTM's.

Job Description

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve company objectives.
• Lead, manage, and motivate a sales team of 3 to deliver outstanding results
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key retail clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor market trends and adjust strategies to meet evolving customer needs.
• Analyse sales data and prepare detailed performance reports for senior management.
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure seamless operations.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and drive initiatives to capitalise on them.

The Successful Applicant

A successful National Sales Manager will have:

• Extensive national account management experience across the top 4 and other retail channels
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and manage a team effectively
• A strong understanding of market trends and customer needs in the retail sector.
• Proficiency in analysing sales data and making data-driven decisions.
• Experience in developing and executing successful sales strategies.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £70-£80,000 + company car
• Comprehensive medical insurance to support your health and well-being.
• Hybrid working pattern, 3 days in Chiswick

Interested? Please apply!