At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead sales strategy and manage a high-performing team in the FMCG sector.
- Company: Established FMCG brand with a focus on household-name food products.
- Benefits: Strong salary, performance bonuses, car allowance, and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Opportunity to progress to Commercial Director or Managing Director roles.
- Why this job: Make an immediate impact in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Qualifications: Proven senior sales experience in UK food FMCG and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
Location: Home Counties
An established FMCG brand are seeking a new Head of UK Sales to set a strategy and manage a team to meet the growth strategy of the portfolio of household-name food brands.
Key Responsibilities- Sales Strategy: Design and deliver a highly effective sales plan for both Grocery Multiples (major supermarkets) and Convenience channels.
- Account Management: Lead Joint Business Plans (JBP) and negotiate contracts, pricing, and promotions with key retail buyers.
- Team Leadership: Coach, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of National Account Managers (NAMs).
- P&L Ownership: Manage the channel budgets. Drive both volume and value growth while protecting profit margins.
- Cross-Functional Work: Partner with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to ensure smooth product launches and stock availability.
About You
- Experience: Proven track record in a senior sales role (e.g., Controller or Head of Sales) within the UK food FMCG sector.
- Channel Knowledge: Deep understanding of selling through major Grocery Multiples and the Convenience/Impulse retail landscape.
- Commercial Acumen: Strong negotiator, highly analytical, and capable of using category data to win new business.
- Leadership: A natural leader who knows how to build accountability and empower teams to exceed sales targets.
- Competitive Package: A strong base salary, performance bonus, and car allowance.
- Career Growth: A clear pathway to a Commercial Director or Managing Director role.
- Culture: An entrepreneurial and fast-paced work environment where your ideas will make an immediate impact.
UK Head of Sales - Retail & Convenience FMCG in London employer: ADJACENCY RECRUITMENT LIMITED
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