Sales Director

Henderson Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Henderson Brown is seeking a dynamic leader to drive sales and develop a 3–5-year growth strategy within a well-established company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in branded food and be capable of inspiring a diverse team across multiple channels in the UK market. This role offers a highly competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, providing an environment for continuous improvement and commercial success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in leading teams and managing people.
• Strong track record of delivering commercial results.
• Ability to create and implement effective sales strategies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop existing business objectives.
• Create and implement a 3–5-year sales growth strategy.
• Identify new opportunities and generate leads.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Sales strategy development

Performance analysis

Exceptional communication

Job description

Overview

This is a high-profile and demanding role within a well-established and professional organisation with extensive supply routes across the UK, Europe and beyond.

We’re seeking a commercially astute and inspirational leader, someone who will drive sales and excels in an environment with very little red and plenty of autonomy. You will need the capability to energise and grow a diverse team within the UK market across multiple channels, as well as, be a key player in the development and growth of the business.

Due to the strategic nature of this position, the ideal candidate must have an in-depth understanding of branded food. Potentially with a background working for an SME's or start-up.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will:

• Maintain and develop existing business objectives
• Create and implement a 3–5-year sales growth strategy
• Identify new opportunities and generate leads across regional and national accounts
• Thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a strong appreciation for the demands of short shelf-life products.

They will be a strong cultural fit, embodying the values of the business while contributing to both strategic direction and team cohesion. This person will also play a key role in leading change, setting the standard for success, and shaping the future of the commercial function.

They must also be capable of building strong internal relationships, inspiring and motivating their sales team, analysing performance development plans, and setting clear and challenging objectives to support ongoing growth.

Key Attributes

• Hardworking, principled, and committed team player
• Proven experience in people management and leadership
• Strong track record of delivering commercial results and continuous improvement
• Confident and self-aware
• Decisive and solutions-oriented
• Exceptional communication skills—both listening and speaking
• Able to motivate and inspire others
• Lateral thinker with a creative and agile mindset
• Quick to learn and adapt

What’s on Offer

This role offers not only a dynamic and rewarding environment but also a highly competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.