Sales Director Wilkin & Sons / Tiptree

Morepeople 01780; Tiptree; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known food brand based in Tiptree is seeking a Sales Director to drive growth and innovation. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the sales strategy across multiple markets, including grocery and export. The ideal candidate should have a strong FMCG background and experience managing major UK grocer relationships. Join a proud business with a fantastic history and exciting growth plans.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Historic brand with a strong presence

Qualifications

• Strong track record in FMCG, ideally across both UK and international channels.
• Experience managing major UK grocer relationships.
• Strategic vision and the drive to exceed targets.
• Ability to balance growth with brand integrity.

Responsibilities

• Deliver commercial growth while protecting brand values.
• Shape sales strategy across various markets.
• Spearhead international expansion.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team.

Skills

FMCG experience

UK and international market knowledge

Strategic vision

Commercial acumen

Leadership abilities

Job description

Overview

Sales Director - Wilkin & Sons / Tiptree. Shape the future of one of Britain's most iconic food brands. For over 135 years, Wilkin & Sons has been producing world-class food from the village of Tiptree in Essex. Our Tiptree brand is recognised and loved across the UK and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Alongside our famous preserves, we proudly operate Coles Puddings, Thursday Cottage, and Tiptree Patisserie. Now, we're looking for a Sales Director to join our leadership team and drive the next chapter of growth. This is not just another sales leadership role. It's a unique opportunity to:

• Build on heritage, drive the future - deliver commercial growth while protecting the values that make Tiptree special.
• Lead from the front - shape sales strategy across grocery, independents, foodservice, and export markets.
• Grow internationally - spearhead expansion into high-growth global markets.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing team - creating a culture of ambition, delivery, and pride.

Qualifications

• A strong track record in FMCG, ideally across both UK and international channels.
• Experience managing major UK grocer relationships.
• Strategic vision, commercial acumen, and the drive to exceed targets.
• The ability to balance growth with brand integrity.

Opportunity & Benefits

In return, you'll join a proud, independent business with a fantastic history, a world-famous brand, and an exciting growth agenda. For the right individual, the career progression, visibility, and long-term opportunity are exceptional.

This is your chance to shape the future of Wilkin & Sons and the Tiptree brand - a company with history, heart, and ambition.

How to apply

Interested? Please apply below or contact Tom for more information - 01780 480 530. [e-mail]. More People have been exclusively retained on this project, and any CVs will be forwarded to them to manage this hire.