Head of Sales, BA Food in Luton

Head of Sales, BA Food in Luton

Luton Full-Time No working from home possible
Jobtailor
  • Lead, develop, and empower a team of nine senior specialists
  • Foster an inclusive, high-performing culture built on trust, collaboration, and accountability
  • Execute the established direction and align growth ambitions with operational delivery
  • Take end-to-end accountability for commercial performance, profitability, customer experience, organizational effectiveness, and sustainable growth
  • Strengthen market leadership through superior value propositions, commercial excellence, and long-term partnership success
  • Shape and implement the future operating model and scalable ways of working
  • Lead with General Manager accountability, balancing strategic direction with operational execution
  • Drive business transformation and turnaround through a winning commercial structure and stronger market execution
  • Build and lead a high-performing, customer-centric, entrepreneurial organization
  • Partner with and influence shared service functions to enable business performance
  • Develop organizational capabilities, performance standards, and future ways of working
  • Drive digital adoption and data-driven decision-making

Requirements

  • 10+ years of commercial leadership experience, including leading sizable sales organizations
  • Proven success driving business transformation, organizational change, and profitable growth
  • Strong track record of building high-performing teams and commercial organizations
  • Experience managing strategic customers and complex commercial negotiations
  • Industry experience within foodservice, B2B, FMCG, hospitality, professional equipment, or related sectors is a strong advantage
  • Strong commercial acumen, including sales management, pricing, channel strategy, and CRM-driven decision making
  • Business degree preferred
  • Fluent in English

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive commercial leadership and strategic direction, with a focus on driving business transformation, building high-performing teams, and enhancing customer experience. Proven ability to execute operational strategies that align with growth ambitions and foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.

Highest-signal resume keywords

  • Commercial Leadership
  • Business Transformation
  • High-Performing Team Development
  • Strategic Customer Management
  • Sales Management

Hard Skills

  • Commercial Acumen
  • Sales Management
  • Pricing Strategy
  • Channel Strategy
  • CRM-Driven Decision Making

Soft Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Accountability
  • Influencing

Certifications & Qualifications

  • Business Degree

Industry Keywords

  • Foodservice
  • B2B
  • FMCG
  • Hospitality
  • Professional Equipment

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Head of Sales, BA Food in Luton employer: Jobtailor

As a Client Services Coordinator at our dynamic company, you will thrive in a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. We offer comprehensive training, opportunities for advancement, and a collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a healthy work-life balance and the chance to engage with diverse clients, making every day rewarding and meaningful.

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Jobtailor Recruitment Team