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Head of Sales – UK & Ireland
FMCG Challenger Brand
London hybrid
Our client:
A fast-growing premium FMCG challenger brand with global offices in Europe and the UK, built on natural ingredients, ethical sourcing, and a clear sustainability mission.
The business has scaled at pace across Europe, achieving retail sales of more than €100m across several markets. This business has big ambitions and huge UK growth potential – now looking for their Head of Sales to lead this agenda.
The Head of Sales role:
- Own and execute the UK & Ireland commercial strategy, accelerating sales growth, distribution gains, and customer performance across grocery and specialist retail channels.
- Lead, coach, and energize the UK sales team, building clear priorities, pace, and a high-performing commercial rhythm.
- Take a hands-on lead with major retail accounts, negotiating commercial agreements and Joint Business Plans that unlock the next phase of growth.
- Partner closely with a marketing-led team to deliver standout in-store and online activation, from launches and promotions to core range execution.
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Ideal Head of Sales candidate:
- You will bring strong FMCG sales experience, ideally gained in a high-growth SME, challenger brand, or entrepreneurial branded environment.
- You will be strategic enough to shape the long-term plan, but hands-on enough to own key customers and make things happen at pace.
- A strong background managing UK retail customers is essential, with grocery experience being highly advantageous.
- Ideal role for a Senior National Account Manager / Controller with team leadership experience who is ready to step into a broader commercial leadership role.
Further details
- Hybrid role with 3 days per week in the London Head Office
- Salary between £80-85k, plus 15% bonus opportunity, private healthcare, free lunch, tech allowance, wellbeing support, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- A rare chance to join a career-building, founder-led growth business with a strong sustainability ethos.
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