Head of Global Sales

Head of Global Sales
North West
£75,000 + Benefits

Role Profile
Our client, who is a growing Retail business, are looking to recruit a Head of Global Sales. Reporting into the Senior Leadership Team, you will be accountable for developing an effective sales strategy to achieve Business Plan objectives and ensure business grows whilst maintaining the profit margin, leading new business development in the UK and overseas around the network and to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve sales targets and expand customer base within agreed pricing structure to maintain and improve margins
• Work with all sales team to negotiate prices whilst maintaining margins
• Develop marketing strategies with the Marketing team to improve sales
• Plan out territories to maximise the efficiency of Area Sales Staff and increase the number of accounts in each area maximising potential sales in each area.
• Travel on a regular basis to identify new markets to secure business
• Carry out staff appraisals and produce PDP's linked to the business plan
• Ensure that all services provided within the department are delivered within the set budget. Monitor and investigate any variances from budget

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience of growing Sales across UK and International markets is essential
• Strong negotiation skills
• Pharmaceutical experience would be advantageous
• Strong account management and business development skills are required
• Previous line management experience is required
• Ability to take a product and supply it into large Retailers

About Cast UK
Cast UK is a leading executive consultancy, providing national recruitment solutions to both clients and candidates. Specialising in HR, Procurement, Buying, Supply Chain, and Logistics, each member of our specialist team has a professional background specific to their recruiting sector. With this unique insight and knowledge, our consultants are able to place individuals from trainee through to main board. For more information on Cast UK and a complete list of all of our current vacancies, please visit www.castuk.com