Head of Sales

About the Role

Head of Sales - Food Manufacturing
£70,000 - £90,000 + ~20-30% bonus + Vehicle + Private Medical + Benefits
Northern Ireland

Are you a senior sales leader looking for an opportunity to shape the future of a growing food manufacturer with big expansion plans in a role where you can influence strategy, develop sales teams and oversee sustainable growth?

This long-established and award-winning ingredients business supplies to a range of customers, from some of the largest food manufacturers in the UK down to small independent outlets. They have a multimillion-pound turnover and numerous facilities following several high-profile acquisitions, and have exciting plans in place to expand internationally.

In this role you'll work closely with the Managing Director to define and execute the company's sales strategy while leading a national sales team and identifying opportunities to strengthen market share across the UK and Europe. You’ll also be responsible for developing the existing sales team, modernising their tools and embedding an excellent workplace culture.

The ideal candidate will have a proven background leading and developing sales teams within a food or beverage manufacturing, foodservice or similar FMCG business. They’ll possess a strong commercial acumen along with a strategic mindset and a track record of delivering profitable growth.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a financially strong and expanding business where you will play a pivotal role in shaping long-term commercial success whilst working alongside an experienced leadership team.

Responsibilities:

• Developing and delivering the commercial strategy in line with business growth objectives.
• Leading, coaching and expanding a high-performing sales team.
• Building and strengthening relationships with key customers, distributors and strategic partners.
• Identifying and securing new market opportunities, partnerships and revenue streams.
• Driving sustainable sales growth, profitability and overall commercial performance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven sales leadership experience in a food or beverage manufacturing, foodservice, drinks distribution or similar FMCG environment
• Proven track record of delivering commercial growth through strategy implementation and team leadership.
• Comfortable operating at a senior level with broad business exposure.
• Excellent commercial judgement, negotiation skills and relationship-building ability.

Click apply now or contact Stuart Goble at Reed for more information.