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Head of Field Sales

Employer
Seven Search & Selection
Location
Home Based with access to Home Counties
Salary
c£90k plus benefits
Closing date
8 Sep 2022

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

Job Details

Our client: 

  • Has quickly become one of the leaders in their industry
  • With a Globally recognized brand
  • Their product innovation has taken the world by storm and led to exceptional growth.
  • Due to progression, they are looking for a Head of Field Sales
  • To join a team of industry leading, innovative, ambitious thinkers with a down to earth culture

The role: 

  • Is much broader and more complex than field activation
  • As Head of Field Sales, you will lead a team, of over 100 people with 3 tiers of management
  • Will take full P&L responsibility of a complex structure, where supply chain and operations will play an intrinsic role
  • Is to directly line manage Operations and Field Sales leaders
  • The Head of Field Sales also sits on the Senior Leadership Team (not exec level) with input into the strategic direction of the business including, NPD, Team Structure and Commercial Strategy  
  • Will work with the Operations team to utilize the vast amounts of data available to drive commercial decisions and recognize opportunities
  • Works closely with cross functional teams both in the UK and Europe, so being an expert communicator is essential.
  • Must lead internal comms on the role of field sales and work closely with the national account teams
  • Is predominantly focused on Grocery retail

Ideal candidate: 

  • Will be blue-chip trained and have an expert understanding of the FMCG industry
  • Ideally possesses a mix of Field Sales and Operations experience and understands the link between the two
  • Is operating in a senior leadership role currently, as a Head of Field Sales or equivalent role
  • Will ideally be working within a Client/Supplier side environment but could come from a Field Sales Agency background (such as Reach, Acosta, CPM etc.)
  • Must be an influential and aspiring leader, who asks the right questions and sets the direction of a large team
  • Is well versed with operating in an extremely fast paced environments where product is delivered several times per week
  • Needs to be comfortable travelling and managing a large and diverse team
  • Must be a strategic thinker and be able to lead internally
  • As Head of Field Sales, you must be able to manage field sales and operation functions

Benefits & details:  

  • Salary is extremely competitive
  • Bonus, car allowance share scheme and package 
  • Excellent progression opportunities in a high growth environment
  • Leadership meetings take place on a Tuesday at their HQ in the Home Counties
  • Home based contract

 

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 13/16473/77. Confidentiality assured.

 

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Company

Seven is a leading provider of multi-functional recruitment solutions in Consumer Goods & Retail, covering roles in Sales, Marketing, Head Office functions, Category, Operations and Manufacturing. We provide executive search and selection as well as award-winning RPO services and interim solutions.

"One of the leaders in FMCG recruitment" - client feedback, Bayer.

"Having worked with some of the biggest names in recruitment, I would recommend Seven above all." - client feedback, Mars UK.

We are 20 passionate sector experts working from our London and Leeds offices. Take a look at our website to see all vacancies and learn more!

Company info
Website
Telephone
0330 010 8327
Location
Yorkshire House, Greek Street
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS1 5SH
United Kingdom

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