Head Of Sales

Head of Sales- B Corp Certified Soft Drinks Business - London - up to £75,000

My client is a different kind of soft drinks company. Not only are they an award-winning and purpose-led soft drinks business operating in a super competitive space but also, their products just taste amazing. Oh, they are B Corp certified as well.

With sustainability, ethical sourcing and positive social impact at the heart of its mission, the company has built a strong reputation for combining high-quality RTDs with meaningful change and delicious taste!

They are on the lookout for an experienced Head of Sales with 7+ years' experience selling into all sales channels across London and the UK. Someone who knows how to open doors, win business and nurture that business. Someone with high energy and a hunter mentality. Someone who manages multiple relationships with purpose.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a company with an already established presence who are now looking to expand and grow the business even further. If you are ambitious and driven to succeed, this is the role for you.

What the Head of Sales role offers:

Competitive salary packageUp to 10% annual bonusOpportunity to join a fast-growing, values-driven FMCG businessHigh level of ownership and visibility within a commercially focused leadership roleOpportunity to work with purpose-led products and make a tangible business impactLondon-based office location (2 days a week) with flexible travel opportunitiesOther travel requirements across the UK

Key Head of Sales responsibilities:

Manage and develop the day to day relationships with sales agenciesDrive sales growth across retail, convenience and on-trade channels, ensuring focus on distribution, ROS and activationCollaborate with MD on pricing, trade terms and channel profitabilityManage the big grocer accounts as well as E-commerce platformsMonitor sales performance and provide support when necessarySupport and lead negotiations with national accounts and key customersBuild and execute joint business plans to strengthen customer partnershipsPartner closely with marketing teams to align customer strategies with brand plansSupport trade marketing initiatives, activations and promotional campaignsUse understanding of industry to guide and develop strategies

Key Head of Sales Qualities:

Experienced drinks FMCG sales leader with a passion for the industryStrong understanding of managing multiple sales channelsExperience managing wholesaler relationships and key e-commerce platformsProven experience managing distributors, agencies and third-party sales partners7+ years' experience across sales, account management or commercial rolesExperience managing national account relationships and customer partnershipsStrong financial and commercial acumen, including P&L ownership and budget managementEntrepreneurial, proactive and commercially driven mindsetPassion for working within purpose-led or challenger brandsFlexibility for occasional UK travel

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV's to Rupert at COREcruitment or call 0207 790 2666.