Lime Talent
Head of Sales (SME Food Brand)
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🚨 Head of Sales opportunity | High-growth branded food business | 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.
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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
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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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