£130K/yr to £150K/yr
England, United Kingdom
Permanent, Variable

Sales Director - FMCG

Posted by Lord Search and Selection.

Greenfield Site Opportunity, Major International Brand - £150m investment
c. £140,000pa + Executive Car, Bonus and Benefits Package
North West

The Role
Reporting to the UK Managing Director, capitalising on the advantages of well-respected international brands and own label capability, significant investment in NPD and a purpose built, state of the art UK manufacturing facility, your key tasks will include:

  • Developing and implementing a market entry strategy for the UK's major retailers
  • Recruit, lead and develop a high calibre national sales and marketing team
  • Personal key account management and development
  • As a key member of the SLT, to promote a high-performance culture throughout the business
  • Put the customer at the forefront of everything they do

The Person
Hands on, ambitious, senior sales professional and Leader with a strong FMCG sales background and demonstrably strong relationships with the UKs leading retailers.

Able to demonstrate astute strategy development and implementation, consistently growing market share and profitability in a competitive market

Inspirational leader, an excellent communicator, relationship builder, with the ability to influence and persuade at all levels.

Personal credibility, vision and drive.

The Company
Backed by the resources of a major international market leader, significant investment in new product development, a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and a high calibre, ambitious senior leadership team, the business is now perfectly poised for rapid growth............... and that's where you come in!

Location

The new purpose-built UK head office and manufacturing facility is being built in the North West of England.

It is envisaged that whilst this is a national role, the successful candidate will need to (at least initially) be prepared to spend 2-3 days per week in the North West as the SLT is assembled and bonds.

To Apply
So, if you are looking for a high profile, FMCG sales leader's role, with the opportunity to grow and lead an outstanding sales and marketing team that delivers exceptional commercial results, then look please no further. To apply in absolute confidence please submit a copy of your CV, together with reference 373419.