WINSTER FOODS (DERBYSHIRE) LIMITED
Head of Sales
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HEAD OF SALES – FOOD WHOLESALE | DERBYSHIRE
£50,000 STARTING SALARY + UNCAPPED COMMISSION
Salary negotiable depending on experience
FOOD INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE IS ESSENTIAL
Do you know the food industry, its customers and have a proven track record of growing sales?
We’re looking for an ambitious, commercially driven Head of Sales to lead growth for an established food wholesale business in Derbyshire.
This is a key leadership role for someone who can combine industry knowledge, commercial thinking and strong sales leadership to deliver measurable results.
Experience in food wholesale and foodservice is essential. You’ll understand the market, know how to build lasting customer relationships and have the confidence to identify and convert new opportunities.
THE OPPORTUNITY
You’ll take ownership of the sales function and play a central role in shaping the company’s next stage of growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supporting and developing the sales team
- Driving new business and revenue growth
- Growing and strengthening key customer accounts
- Building relationships across the food sector
- Identifying new markets and commercial opportunities
- Creating and delivering the sales strategy
- Setting and managing targets and performance
- Using market insight and data to guide decisions
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ABOUT YOU
You’ll be an experienced sales professional with a strong background in the food industry and a clear record of delivering results.
ABOUT US
Winster Foods Derbyshire - Based in Chesterfield, we supply a broad range of fresh produce, dairy, dry goods and other essential ingredients to restaurants, chefs and food businesses. Our focus is on providing customers with the products, service and reliability they need to keep their kitchens running.
We’re an established, growing business with strong roots in the food industry and a clear focus on building long-term customer relationships.
This is a hands-on, fast-moving food business — which is why genuine experience within food wholesale or foodservice is essential for this role.
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We’re now looking for an experienced sales leader who understands the food industry and can help take Winster Foods into its next stage of growth.
You’ll be:
- Commercially focused and target-driven
- Confident leading and motivating a team
- Skilled at winning new business
- Strong at developing customer relationships
- Comfortable making strategic decisions
- Focused on sustainable, profitable growth
Most importantly, you’ll understand that success in food sales comes from knowing the market, responding quickly and delivering consistently for customers.
THE PACKAGE
£50,000 starting salary
Negotiable depending on experience
- Uncapped commission
The more you grow the business, the more you earn.
This is an opportunity to take real ownership of sales, influence the direction of an established food wholesale business and be rewarded for the results you deliver.
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If you have proven food-industry sales experience and are ready to lead from the front, we want to hear from you.
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