Head of Sales - Luxury Tea (Hospitality) £60-70K + 20% OTE

Head of Sales - Luxury Tea (Hospitality Market) £60-70K + 20% OTE


Ref: 155605
Location: UK & Europe

• Stocked in over 95 Michelin-Starred Restaurants Worldwide!
• 4 Direct Reports; NAM/BDM/Trade Marketing
• Growing Business - 12% Turnover Growth LY!
• Unlimited Tea, Monthly Socials & Employee Rewards
• Become a Tea Expert, Extensive Training & Support

The Role: Representing a high end luxury tea manufacturer, the new Head of Sales will be responsible for coaching and managing a team of 4 direct reports, consisting of trade marketing, 2 national account managers and 2 business development managers. Based from home, the London office and out on meetings, your team will sell at head office level, deal with buyers and food and beverage managers, working towards a target of £2M. You will also be responsible for identifying new business across new channels as well as growing key accounts.

Our client is looking for candidates will luxury market experience, ideally having sold to 5 star establishments. This is a great opportunity for a results orientated individual, confident driving new business opportunities across the UK & Europe. If you have sales management experience and are commutable to London be sure to apply!

Benefits of this Hospitality Account Manager role:

• Up to £70,000 basic salary, plus 20% commission
• European travel twice a year
• Unlimited tea and discounts, fruit and breakfast snacks in the office
• Monthly team socials, employee rewards
• Health cash plan, fine dining discounts, leave for charitable work and birthdays off
  

The Company: Enjoyed by customers in 70+ countries around the world, this range of loose and whole leaf teabags are designed with authentic examples of Asia's finest produce, capturing its essence, elegance and superb quality. The tea brand of choice for over 95 Michelin starred restaurants, they have achieved partnerships with world leading chefs as well as leading hotels such as the Four Seasons and The Ritz!

For this role, we are looking for individuals who meet the following criteria:

• Sales management background
• Sold luxury products
• Ideally distribution sales experience
• Driving license