Strategic Head of Sales — National Growth Leader

Compass Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider is seeking a Head of Sales in Dublin, responsible for driving strategic growth in their school meals business and managing the national sales team. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in sales leadership, a strong grasp of tendering processes, and demonstrate a commitment to customer-centric solutions. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to shape a high-performing sales team within a dynamic organization.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Growth and development opportunities

Inclusive workplace culture

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior sales leadership roles.
• Experience in securing major contracts and driving revenue growth.
• Strong ability to analyse performance and shape pricing strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the national sales function and develop sales strategy.
• Mentor and develop a high-performing sales team.
• Drive tendering and maximise win rates.

Skills

Leadership

Sales strategy development

Tendering and bidding

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Proven experience in senior sales leadership

Tools

CRM systems

Digital sales tools

Job description

A leading food service provider is seeking a Head of Sales in Dublin, responsible for driving strategic growth in their school meals business and managing the national sales team. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in sales leadership, a strong grasp of tendering processes, and demonstrate a commitment to customer-centric solutions. This full-time, permanent role offers the chance to shape a high-performing sales team within a dynamic organization.