Sales Director

LSA Recruitment ,
London, Greater London
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £70,000 per annum

Overview

Sales Director Salary: 70K - 80K Depending on experience bonus Location: London Ref: LSA20004 This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced senior sales professional to join our fast-growing FMCG client and lead their business to the next level. Our client has ambitious plans and are already well on their way with 15,000 stores across both UK and US. As the Sales Director you will be responsible for overseeing the UK sales functions and for continuing to drive growth within their existing customers whilst also identifying, approaching and securing new business opportunities. What will you be doing you ask: Managing and developing existing customers which will include Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Waitroles, Asda, Gategroup to name a few Attend regular meetings with your customers, carry out reviews, negotiate and develop joint business plans Seek and create a pipeline of new business opportunities in other areas ie Foodservice, Retail, Travel and Export Full P&L responsibilities Work closely with other team members regarding finance, margins and marketing activities Team Management - leading, coaching and mentoring. Setting targets for your team and supporting them in achieving those The skills and experience we are looking for include: A fantastic leader who can inspire and motivate a sales team Proven experience of working with and managing the top grocers A proactive person who is always looking for new business opportunities Budget and P&L experience Great communicator at all levels both internally and externally A positive person who will thrive in a role where they will have the opportunity to make their mark