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Head of European Sales, Greater London

Employer
Focus Management Consultants
Location
London
Salary
£80000 - £100000 per annum + Bonus and Benefits
Closing date
29 May 2018

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Other Job Function, Sales

Job Details



Looking for a sales leader to manage and develop European customer relationships within an innovative and rapidly growing food business.
  • How times have you seen yet another food commercial role described as "exciting and unique"?
  • How about an "impressive and rare" opportunity that can back up these claims with genuine USP's
  • How many can say their market is in decline by over 10%, but there business is growing at an impressive 40% year on year?
  • This is also a hugely "on trend" food category with as impressive and recognisable foodservice customer base
  • Managing and developing relationships within a pan European customer base (Germany, Italy, France and Denmark)
  • An incubator opportunity for a larger leadership role within the next 3-5 years


Offering a hugely popular and evolving cuisine, this business was originally established as a joint venture offering true industry knowledge and expertise from both UK and Europe. The growth of this business over the next 12 months will come from key account development with strategic European customers, as well as the development of new routes to market and sales channels. With ambition to increase turnover by over 70% next year this business will cement their place as the leading supplier in the market providing an innovative and competitive offering.

You will;
  • Have a clear and demonstrable track record of managing a pan European customer's within foodservice, Casual Dining and QSR
  • Be confident at managing both UK and regional buying teams and comfortable dealing the internal challenges this can bring
  • Currently be working within a food business manufacturing or producing high quality products or ingredients
  • Be a passionate foodie with natural ambition and drive and a self-sufficient approach to business


With a direct report and expanding team in the future, leadership and team development is highly desirable

If you feel you have the required background in food with solid experience in Europe and this offers you the ideal next step in your career please apply with your CV today or call me to discuss further.

REF. AJT894553 By Focus Management

Follow Focus Management on Twitter @foodjob

Focus Management Consultants Ltd, Tel: +44 (0) 1625 560778

Company

Founded in 1990, Focus delivers excellent recruitment solutions in the changing world of the food and drink industry. We are proud of our talented team of knowledgeable recruitment specialists covering all functions and sectors offering a bespoke service for our clients.

We provide Permanent and Interim recruitment solutions across Manufacturing, Retail, Foodservice, Food Technology, Product Development, Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, HR, Sales & Marketing from Graduate to Board Level.

We’ve worked across the globe, recruiting for start-ups through to large international organisations. We have helped and made a real difference to a vast array of clients working collaboratively as they recruit the very best talent to support their strategies.

Our guiding principles and culture are built on 3 pillars:

  • An employee-owned business where we all thrive A business with a culture of pride, trust, kindness and wanting to be the BEST
  • An environment that embraces lifestyle goals offering balance, fun and an engaging place to work

 

Company info
Telephone
01625 560778
Location
Exchange House
Albert Road
Bollington
Cheshire
SK10 5HS
United Kingdom

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