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Retail Sales Director

Employer
Morning Foods
Location
Crewe, Cheshire
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
3 Mar 2025
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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
National Accounts, Sales

Job Details

Retail Sales Director

Morning Foods is a leading manufacturer for both in-house and retailer brands across the UK and worldwide. Our team of approximately 350 people operates across 3 sites, which include industry leading state of the art manufacturing facilities. Due to retirement, we are looking for a Sales & Marketing Director. 

About the Role:
With responsibility for commercial, sales & marketing activities you will be responsible for managing both your team and customer relationships. You will be part of the senior leadership team of the business. You will be responsible for the performance of private label products and the Mornflake brand.  Support will come through an experienced team in house as well as specialists from across the Morning Foods group.

The skills and experience we’re looking for include: 

•    Strong commercial track record in a sales role.
•    Experience of leading people and developing teams.
•    Interpersonal skills with the ability to share information with clarity, simplicity, and belief. 
•    Experience of working collaboratively within a multi-function organisation. 

Your role will involve:

•    Being part of the senior leadership team of the Company.
•    Developing & deploying an effective UK & International Sales Strategy.
•    Managing key customer high-level relationships and negotiations for both private label and branded business.
•    Hands-on leadership of the existing sales team consisting of Account Managers, International Sales, Marketing, and Product Development.
•    Recruiting, coaching, and developing the sales team.
•    Working closely with the Marketing & Ecommerce Managers to develop effective strategies to maximise opportunities via all channels.

About the Company:
Morning Foods is one of the UK’s leading producers of oats & breakfast cereals. The Company manufactures a wide range of products for sale in over 80 countries worldwide. The Company has been trading continuously since 1675 and is celebrating its 350th birthday in 2025. Morning Foods is still owned and managed on a day-to-day basis by the descendants of the founders. The culture is professional and innovative with a long-term focus; the Company has been at the forefront of many ‘firsts’ in the cereal sector.

How to Apply:
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Company

About the Company:

Morning Foods is one of the UK’s leading producers of oats & breakfast cereals. The Company manufactures a wide range of products for sale in over 80 countries worldwide. The Company has been trading continuously since 1675 and is celebrating its 350th birthday in 2025. Morning Foods is still owned and managed on a day-to-day basis by the descendants of the founders. The culture is professional and innovative with a long-term focus; the Company has been at the forefront of many ‘firsts’ in the cereal sector.

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