Job Details
Position: Head of Sales (SME Food Brand)
Location: London hybrid
We’re partnering with an ambitious, fast-growing branded food business that is looking for a Head of Sales to lead its next stage of commercial growth.
This is a brilliant opportunity for a commercially sharp sales leader who loves building strategy, developing people, and staying close to key customers. You’ll take ownership of the UK sales strategy across multiple channels, lead and coach a small team of National Account Managers, and continue to manage key customer relationships across grocery and out-of-home.
The role will suit someone operating at Controller or Senior NAM level who is ready to step into a broader leadership position within a dynamic, entrepreneurial business.
You’ll be responsible for:
• Developing and executing the UK sales strategy
• Managing and growing relationships across grocery and key out-of-home customers
• Leading, coaching, and developing a team of NAMs
• Delivering sustainable revenue and profit growth
• Identifying new business opportunities and routes to market
• Working cross-functionally with marketing, operations, and finance
• Helping shape the long-term commercial direction of the business
We’re looking for someone with:
• Experience managing major grocery accounts
• Someone who has worked for another SME / challenger brand, not only blue chip
• Ideally some exposure to other channels e.g., out-of-home or foodservice
• A background in branded food, drink, or consumer products
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
• Experience mentoring or managing junior commercial talent
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growing environment
• An interest in health, nutrition, wellness, or performance-led consumer brands would be a bonus
What’s on offer:
• Performance bonus
• Hybrid working, with 2 to 3 days per week in a London-based office
• The chance to shape and lead a growing commercial function
• A high-visibility role within an ambitious and expanding business
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Lime Talent is a search firm specialising in FMCG and consumer products. We are based in Wimbledon, London, recruiting for companies all over the UK and internationally. We match high quality candidates to businesses of all sizes, from small start-ups to leading blue chip brands.