Sales Director

What an opportunity this is!

Sales Director, Northern FMCG scaling brand, that is set to take centre stage in the category they operate.

This is not a small, fluffy, challenger brand but a scale medium-sized business that means business and has grit, determination and embarking on its next phase of growth which means we’re looking to appoint a Sales Director to set the strategy to double the business in the next couple of years.

Now then, yes, this is exciting, but no, this won’t be for everyone.

You need to have entrepreneurial flair and a ‘JFDI’ attitude. This is a business which is still founder-run and doubled in size every year over the last 4 years and now has a significant turnover, manufacturing capability and a large team having recently brought in a very interesting board member who is working very closely with the team on the next phase of growth. (I’ll tell you more when we speak!)

You need to have a certain mindset and approach here and bring process and strategy to the table along with action and delivery which you will lead yourself along with your team of 5 which is also set to grow once you join. 

You’ll resonate with the mindset of entrepreneurs; you’re action-orientated, directive, have ideas and probably want to run before you can walk sometimes.  You no doubt have ruffled a few feathers in the past and once you get hold of something, you want to run with it and ensure you deliver, come hell or high water.

Founders can be impatient and want to see results fast.  Now this business has all the tools and capability for someone to deliver, they just need to appoint someone with the right attitude.

This Theodore Roosevelt quote will resonate with you if this opportunity is right for you…

“It’s not the critic who counts, not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the dooer of deeds could have done them better.  The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows, in the end, the triumph of high achievement, and who at worst, if he fails, at least he fails while daring greatly so that this place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither knows victory nor defeat.”

Now if this sounds like you, I’d love to talk.

This person will:

• Set the sales strategy over the next 3-5 years
• Develop and grow the existing team to ensure budget delivery
• Work closely with the supply chain and factory to understand commercial capability and risk
• Own the sales number and ensure delivery, growing yourself as the business expands.  

I’m pretty sure you have a grasp of the character we’re looking for but what about skill set?

• Branded FMCG sales leadership capability
• Multi-channel expertise including Grocery Retail
• Scaled growth in a fast-paced business/ category
• Strength in commercial acumen and agility  

A rare opportunity and a super, super exciting one for the right person. 

Are you an aspiring entrepreneur and want to leave your mark? 

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to emilie@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role. 

Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.