Head of Sales
Ref: AS4381945
Bristol, UK
£90,000
- Permanent
- FMCG Sales Leadership
- Grocery And Foodservice Growth
- Key Account Development
About the candidate
An accomplished sales leader with over eight years’ experience in the FMCG sector, specialising in grocery and foodservice channels. They have a strong track record of developing and delivering sales strategies that drive revenue growth, improve customer engagement and strengthen relationships with major retailers and foodservice clients.
Commercially astute and hands-on in their approach, they are confident leading teams, negotiating with senior stakeholders and launching new products into competitive markets. They are well suited to fast-paced, entrepreneurial environments where they can shape sales performance and support long-term growth.
What makes them great?
- Proven revenue growth: Delivered around 30% annual revenue growth by strengthening key customer relationships and implementing strategic sales plans.
- Strong regional performance: Achieved around 25% year-on-year sales growth through improved account management and customer engagement.
- Commercially driven: Contributed to around 20% sales growth over two years by enhancing product placement, promotions and customer feedback processes.
Areas of expertise
- FMCG sales strategy: Experienced in building and implementing sales plans across grocery, foodservice and out-of-home channels.
- Key account management: Skilled at developing relationships with major customers, improving engagement and supporting long-term account growth.
- Team leadership: Confident leading and motivating sales teams, with a focus on performance, development and clear commercial goals.