Head Of Sales

Head Of Sales

26 Days Old

Head of Sales - Drive Growth. Shape Strategy. Lead Success. An exceptional opportunity has arisen for a dynamic, commercially astute Head of Sales to lead and elevate the sales function of a long-established and highly respected food supplier in the North West. Supplying an impressive range of customers from pubs, restaurants, and hotels to schools, care homes, and hospitals, this business is entering an exciting phase of expansion, with bold growth plans set for the next four years. As Head of Sales, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the commercial strategy, inspiring a talented internal and external sales team, and ensuring the business continues to deliver outstanding service to its diverse client base. This is a chance to make a real impact, driving performance, profitability, and team development within a thriving, forward-thinking organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the sales team to exceed budgeted sales and margin targets
• Take full ownership of KPIs, performance dashboards, and year on year results
• Influence and support wider commercial decisions, including buying activity and forecasting
• Champion customer experience by ensuring service excellence at every stage
• Work collaboratively with operations and transport to guarantee seamless service delivery
• Oversee HR related responsibilities within the sales team, including talent development and succession planning

What We're Looking For

• A proven sales leader with demonstrable experience driving growth and improving profitability
• Strong commercial insight and solid financial acumen
• Inspirational leadership skills with the ability to motivate and empower high performing teams
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and delegation abilities
• A deep understanding of market trends and the agility to thrive in a changing environment

What's On Offer

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary (DOE)
• Uncapped OTE of £20,000 - £27,000
• £6,000 car allowance
• Company pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Employee discount scheme

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious, strategic sales leader ready to take the next step in their career. If you're driven, commercially minded, and excited by the prospect of leading growth within a business on the rise, we'd love to hear from you.

Location: Manchester

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 / annum (£20 - £27,000 OTE, £6,000 car all)

Job Type: FullTime Category: Sales