Sales Lead for Health & Well being Drink

Colville Search Limited; Ivy Chimneys; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading startup in the natural energy drink sector seeks a Sales Lead to drive growth and strategy. This role offers the chance to shape the brand's future with flexible working options and a competitive salary. The ideal candidate will have strong industry connections and a passion for health and ethical business.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-based bonus

Equity package

Remote-first culture with flexible working hours

Direct impact in the business

Opportunity to shape a brand

Free drinks

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sales, ideally in FMCG, wellness or lifestyle brands.
• A personal network of buyers, distributors, wholesalers.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own national sales strategy across retail, wholesale, and food service.
• Use existing contacts to fast-track growth and build relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Strategic Mindset

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Sales Lead – Natural Energy Drink Startup

Location: London, Epping

Type: Full-Time (remote)

About Us

Our client are redefining what energy drinksshouldbe — clean, natural, and 100% transparent. No artificial buzz. No secret formulas. Just real ingredients, ethically sourced and honestly presented. They are a values-led startup with strong early traction and backed by solid investment, on a mission to bring honesty and integrity to a category that sorely needs it.

We are looking for a Sales Lead to help scale their presence and turn our mission into momentum. If you're a deal-closer who genuinely believes in better-for-you products and has a strong industry network to back it up — keep reading.

The Role

As the Sales Lead, you'll be a cornerstone of our commercial growth. This is not just another sales job — it’s a chance to help shape a brand from the inside out. You’ll work closely with the founders, take ownership of the go-to-market strategy, and play a key leadership role as they scale.

We’re looking for someone who brings their own little black book of relevant retail, wholesale, and distribution contacts — and who knows how to turn warm leads into lasting partnerships.

What You'll Do

• Develop and own national sales strategy across retail, wholesale, and food service
• Open doors: leverage your existing contacts and networks to fast-track growth
• Pitch and win new accounts with authenticity, confidence, and mission-alignment
• Maintain transparent, values-driven relationships with customers and partners
• Collaborate closely with marketing and operations to align messaging and delivery
• Use data to identify trends, measure performance, and drive smart growth
• Represent the brand at trade shows, meetings, and industry events
• Help build and lead a future sales team as the business grows

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years in sales (ideally within FMCG, drinks, wellness or lifestyle brands)
• A personal network of industry contacts: buyers, distributors, wholesalers, etc.
• A track record of hitting sales targets and growing accounts from scratch
• Passion for healthy living, ethical business, and product integrity
• Natural communicator with strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
• Strategic and entrepreneurial mindset — not afraid to get hands dirty
• A genuine belief in our mission and brand — you walk the talk
• Comfortable working independently and in remote environment

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus
• Equity package — grow with us
• Remote-first culture with flexible working hours
• Direct impact and visibility — you’ll be a major player in the business
• Backed by supportive investors and poised for growth
• Opportunity to shape a brand that's challenging the norm
• Free drinks, of course — and a brand you’ll be proud to represent

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