Sales Manager
Ref: AS8847382
London, United Kingdom
£65,000
- Permanent
- FMCG Account Growth
- National Retail Partnerships
- Commercial Negotiation
About the candidate
An experienced sales professional with over six years' experience driving commercial growth across the FMCG sector. They have a strong background in key account management, national retail partnerships and team leadership, with hands-on experience negotiating Joint Business Plans and commercial agreements with major grocery retailers.
Commercially sharp and data-led, they are confident turning insights into practical sales strategies that improve account performance, distribution and brand visibility. They are also comfortable leading sales teams in fast-paced environments, supporting colleagues through structured training and clear target setting.
What makes them great?
- Strong Sales Uplift: Implemented training programmes that supported an approximate 20% increase in quarterly sales across a sales team.
- Distribution Growth: Negotiated commercial agreements that delivered an approximate 30% increase in distribution across new FMCG product lines.
- Consistent Account Growth: Achieved around 15% year-on-year sales growth through effective negotiation, relationship management and account planning.
Areas of expertise
- Key Account Management: Experienced in managing high-value retail accounts and building long-term partnerships with national grocery chains.
- Commercial Negotiation: Skilled in negotiating Joint Business Plans, promotional activity and commercial agreements to support growth.
- Sales Leadership: Confident leading sales representatives, implementing training programmes and aligning teams around ambitious targets.