Sales Director

Harbourne Associates; Oxford; Remote; GBP 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Sales Director to lead and grow National Accounts and Regional Sales Teams. This high-profile role requires a proven senior sales leader to drive sales and develop long-term partnerships. The ideal candidate will have experience in the food and FMCG sectors, a track record of managing multiple teams, and strong strategic thinking. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Life cover

Qualifications

• Proven senior sales leadership experience in food, drinks, or FMCG sectors.
• Track record in managing teams and delivering sales growth.
• Experience in managing corporate and regional accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 40+ sales professionals.
• Develop strategic sales plans for revenue growth.
• Retain and expand key customer contracts.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders for customer experience.
• Manage high-value client relationships at senior levels.

Skills

Sales leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Customer retention

Financial management

Job description

Job Title: Sales Director – National Accounts & Regional Accounts Teams

Reporting To: Group General Manager

Location: London / UK (national coverage)

Salary & Benefits: £120,000–£140,000 (depending on experience), with multiple bonus opportunities of up to 20%, plus car allowance, private medical insurance, life cover, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Type: Full-time, permanent

Overview

We are working with a global leader in the manufacturing and distribution of food and drink products, renowned for its innovation and quality. With a portfolio of iconic brands and a commitment to excellence, our client is driving ambitious growth plans across the UK and beyond.

We are looking for an experienced Sales Director to lead and grow our National Accounts and Regional Sales Teams. This is a senior, high-profile role with responsibility for driving sales, margin, and profitability, while shaping long-term strategic partnerships with key customers and influencing commercial strategy at the highest level.

You will lead two core teams: one managing existing national accounts and contracts, and the other focused on generating new business through regional and field-based sales. This is an exceptional opportunity to have a direct impact on business growth, strengthen market share, and position the company as the partner of choice across its key categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of 40+ sales professionals through Head of Sales Managers, fostering accountability, performance, and a commercially driven culture to achieve ambitious growth targets.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow revenue, margin, and market share across national accounts and regional territories.
• Retain and expand key customer contracts, building long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Oversee budgets, sales frameworks, and operational plans to ensure efficient and profitable team performance.
• Collaborate closely with operations, finance, supply chain, and other internal stakeholders to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Personally manage high-value client relationships where required, representing the business at the most senior levels.
• Monitor sales performance, identify risks or opportunities, and ensure teams are delivering against strategic and operational objectives.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, frameworks, and delegated authority.

Experience and Background

• Proven senior sales leadership experience, ideally within food, drinks, food manufacturing, or FMCG sectors.
• Track record of managing multiple teams and delivering measurable sales and margin growth.
• Experience managing corporate and regional accounts, with a focus on long-term customer retention and strategic partnership development.
• Strong commercial and strategic thinking, able to set direction and translate it into actionable plans.
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, and communication skills, comfortable at executive level.
• Financially literate, with experience in managing budgets, forecasts, and profitability.
• Entrepreneurial, results-driven, and able to thrive in a fast-paced, competitive environment.

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