Head of Sales

Head of Sales

We have an exciting and rare opportunity for a Head of Sales with a successful business who strongly believes business should be a Force for Good. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with all levels of ability.  Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we stand for.  We want all our people to grow and develop their confidence and responsibilities whilst treating our customers with kindness and care; all within an atmosphere of fun and rewarding hard work.

The role:

• Reporting into the CEO, you will be responsible for the sales strategy of the company and management of the UK sales team.
• Working with the Head of Marketing and the CEO to produce a clear and actionable sales and marketing plan.
• Working with and providing feedback to the operational leaders within the business to ensure that sales growth is mirrored by excellent service.
• Attend trade shows and key appointments with the team to build profitable new business.
• Ensuring the team leaders of each sales team are equipped to drive sales forward in their respective areas.
• Being an active participant of the leadership team of the business and collaborating with other leaders for success.

Skills & Experience Required:

• A proven, demonstrable track record of growing previous businesses through sales leadership is absolutely essential.
• Experience as Head of Sales of a B Corp or another purpose-driven business would certainly be an advantage.
• An equipping, empowering and coaching leadership style is important as we continue to form self-manging sales teams within the business
• A proven track record of bringing business to previous employers from the major UK supermarkets and national food retailers.
• At least 3 years’ sales management experience preferably in FMCG
• A track record of pioneering opening new business opportunities and rolling new initiatives out to a team.
• A lover of fine food & drink, with a working knowledge of the UK food and drink market and the key people within it
• An understanding and belief that all business must increasingly put people and planet before profit.

Desirable Personal Qualities

• Highly motivated, organised, and capable of managing a large team. Self-starter and hungry for and excited by achieving team targets.
• Ability to form a successful team and ensure that everyone in the team is performing to their full potential and ability to act if they are not.
• Rapport building and inspiration will be second nature and relationships will be personally important within your working life
• Resilient, tenacious, and determined to succeed