Sales Director

Sales Director FMCG – Retail products – £70-75K DOE

My client is a leading manufacturer in its field. As a result of growth and as part of their expansion plans they are now looking to recruit an experienced Sales Director – This is a newly created position.

Our client has a strong presence across branded and private label categories and has grown rapidly into a £13M turnover company. They are now looking for an experienced Sales Director to join the business managing and developing their key national accounts with the major retailers. This is an excellent opportunity to move to a successful and innovative company where you will not only have the role of Head of Sales but you will also have the opportunity to be involved in creating & driving the strategic aims of this business. This company works in the FMCG retail sector and is looking for a strong individual with a proven track record of working with one or more of the major multiples.

The successful Sales Director will:

– Be an accomplished sales leader with exceptional communication and presentation skills at the highest level.

– Have proven experience of managing major retail companies including companies such as Tescos and B&Q

– Have excellent people management skills

– -Must have a desire to grow as the company grows

– Will have worked previously as either a Sales Director, National Account Manager, Commercial Director, National Sales Manager in FMCG

The successful Sales Director will ideally be based in the Midlands area however location is not a key driver with this role as the company has locations in the South West and the Midlands area. In return my client offers a competitive salary and package and the future possibility of equity within the company.