Sales Manager

CORElevate; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic food business in the UK is seeking a Sales Manager to lead enterprise-level brand licensing partnerships. The ideal candidate has strong B2B sales and brand licensing experience, particularly in food or hospitality sectors. This role offers a competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 base, alongside generous commissions. This is an excellent opportunity for a self-motivated professional to grow with a rapidly expanding company, with clear career progression over the next few years.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales, brand licensing, franchising, or enterprise-level partnerships.
• Background in food, QSR, hospitality, retail, or multi-site operations highly advantageous.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to discuss business models and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise brand licensing strategy, targeting multi-site partners across the UK.
• Engage and secure partnerships with large operators such as pub chains and universities.
• Manage the complete licensing sales process from prospecting to commercial agreement.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of enterprise prospects through proactive networking.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Brand licensing

Franchising

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Commercial acumen

Self-motivated

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially driven Sales Manager to join a well-backed, fast-growing, multi-brand food business entering its next phase of expansion.

This newly created role will focus on driving enterprise-level brand licensing partnerships, targeting larger multi-site operators such as pub groups, universities, cinemas, travel hubs, and hospitality chains. Moving away from single-site or “independent” licensing, the role is centred on securing structured, scalable partnerships that protect brand standards while unlocking new revenue streams.

This position is ideal for a sales professional with experience in food/hospitality sales, franchising, or licensing, who thrives in a growth environment and enjoys building long-term, strategic partnerships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise brand licensing strategy, identifying and securing multi-site partners across the UK
• Target and engage larger operators such as pub chains, universities, cinemas, travel hubs, and hospitality groups
• Manage the end-to-end licensing sales process, from prospecting and pitching through to commercial agreement
• Present brand propositions, licensing models, and commercial value clearly and credibly to senior stakeholders
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of enterprise prospects through proactive outreach, networking, and market activity
• Work collaboratively with internal teams, including franchise development and leadership, to support deal progression and onboarding
• Act as a key point of contact for licensed partners, ensuring alignment with brand standards and performance expectations
• Track market trends, competitor activity, and partnership performance to inform future growth strategy

Key Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in B2B sales, brand licensing, franchising, or enterprise-level partnerships
• Background in food, QSR, hospitality, retail, or multi-site operations highly advantageous
• Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to discuss business models, ROI, and scalable growth opportunities
• Confident communicator with strong presentation, negotiation, and relationship-management skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable building a role and pipeline from scratch
• Ability to operate both independently and collaboratively in a fast-growth environment
• Existing industry network or enterprise contacts considered a strong advantage, but not essential
• Salary up to £55,000 - £60,000 base + generous commission structure - OTE 80
• Opportunity to join a well-funded, expanding business at a pivotal stage of growth
• Clear long-term progression opportunities as new revenue streams and partnerships scale over the next 3–5 years