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Head of International / Export Sales

Employer
LSA Recruitment Ltd
Location
London (Greater)
Salary
Highly competitive + bonus
Closing date
7 Dec 2018

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

Job Details

Head of International / Export Sales

Salary: Highly competitive + bonus

Location:  London

Start date: ASAP

The Client:

Entrepreneurial, exciting, innovative, fast growing are many words that would describe my client’s business.  Since launching they have consistently grown year on year with their products being stocked across UK (Sainsbury’s, Waitrose, Asda, Holland & Barrett, Wholefoods Market and more) as well as breaking into the international markets Serbia, Middle East, Netherlands, Belgium, and the Nordics. 

Objective of the Role:

To manage and develop the existing international retailers accounts whilst also proactively identify and develop new international business opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

Having already gained a foothold in the international market our client is looking for a Head of International / Export Sales to join them and be responsible for:

  • Researching and developing new business with international retailers, agents and where necessary distribution partners to establish our clients brand within their markets
  • Continue to build strong relationships with the existing accounts ensuring further development and revenue growth
  • Developing, negotiating and agreeing joint business plans
  • Attending regular meetings with both new and existing clients
  • P&L responsibilities
  • Budget management
  • NPD, pricing, merchandising and plannograms
  • As the department grows you will be responsible for recruiting, coaching and managing your team

The role is suited to a FMCG sales professional who can demonstrate a proven track record in international sales, ideally gained within the food and drinks sector and for someone who would thrive in making their mark in further growing this department.

Essential skills and experience:

  • Experience of managing international retailer accounts will be essential
  • Able to give examples of where you have opened new markets and business opportunities
  • Some understanding of trade marketing
  • Have built strong working relationships with buyers and senior decision makers
  • Great influencing skills coupled with clear and confident communication skills
  • Creative presenter and excellent negotiator.

Ideal skills and experience:

  • Food and Drink products
  • Fluency in German and French

If this is a role that excites you and that you know you can succeed in please email both your CV and your salary / package expectations to helen@lsarec.co.uk or call 01206 266736 to discuss this opportunity further.

Company

About LSA Recruitment Ltd

LSA Recruitment Ltd was formed in 2005 with a drive to form a recruitment company that consistently delivers a high level of service to both clients and candidates. We are frequently approached by businesses and candidates alike because they expect something additional from a recruitment company. We are an independent company that provide a tailored service in the recruitment of Sales and Marketing, HR and Financial professionals from Junior to Director Level within a variety of sectors. Our service is offered across the UK, and it shouldn’t surprise you to know that we are professional, dedicated consultants driven to understanding your needs, paying attention to the detail to deliver the results you expect.

Recruitment is an industry based upon people; our philosophy is simple but incredibly effective. We deliver a high level of service - listening, understanding and learning about you and your requirements, what matters to you matters to us.

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