Sales Director

Henderson Brown; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fresh produce sector is seeking a UK Sales Director to drive growth and manage a dynamic sales team. The role requires strong commercial management skills and the ability to identify new business opportunities while maintaining existing relationships. Candidates should possess excellent people management skills and be results-focused, with a proven track record in sales strategy development.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Strong Benefits Package

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial leadership within fresh produce.
• Ability to manage and motivate a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Set sales growth strategy for 3-5 years.
• Identify new opportunities and generate leads.
• Support internal relationships and set objectives.

Skills

People Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Sales Strategy

Job description

UK Sales Director - Out-Of-Home

Introduction:

Henderson Brown is delighted to announce a partnership with a renowned Fresh Produce business looking to appoint their newest member of the UK SLT.

Our client has a legacy of providing the highest service levels coupled with outstanding product quality to an array of customers internationally.

Overview:

This role is going to be challenging as they are an extremely professional operation with strong supply routes internationally and specifically Europe. The individual will need not only to be a first-rate commercial leader but also someone who has the ability to push a diverse team in the UK market where they are looking to grow.

As a result, they are being quite specific in whom they are looking for, first class commercial management skills are taken as read, but someone who understands Fresh Produce from an international perspective, they want enthusiasm and they want someone who can deal not only with day to day commercial issues with existing customers but someone who can spot other opportunities with new customers and develop the strategy to engage with these further.

Person Spec:

We are looking for someone who can maintain the current business objectives. Set the sales growth strategy on a 3-5 year plan, identify new opportunities and generate new leads focused on regional, national and international accounts.

The incoming incumbent must understand and appreciate the speed at which this business operates, therefore they will need to be comfortable with a short shelf life portfolio, operating in a fast-paced, dynamic, and challenging business.

The successful candidates will hold themselves to the values that underpin the business and can both integrate and add value to the team. They will lead change and be a figurehead that defines success for those individuals reporting to the SLT.

This individual will need to support internal working relationships, demonstrating a passion and the ability to motivate a sales team, analyse the PDP's and set clear objectives and challenging target for their future growth.

Attributes:

• Holds the following values- hard working, high principles, committed, team player

• Excellent people management background

• Results focused, strong track record of delivering positive results and improvements

• Confident but with a strong level of self-awareness

• Decisive

• Strong problem solver

• Excellent communicator- (Listener as well as talker)

• Ability to motivate and inspire individuals

• Can think laterally

• Quick learner

• Creative

What's On Offer:

Not only does this role offer a rewarding and fulfilling environment but also a highly competitive salary and strong benefits package.

If interested in the above opportunity, please reach out to James Grant for a confidential discussion.

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