Head of Sales

Job Summary by the Career Balance Team:

A leading drinks platform is seeking a Head of Sales to join their team. The role will be remote, allowing applications from across the country. The successful candidate will be responsible for the complete sales function of the business, including bringing on new brands for global distribution and maintaining relationships. They must have a background in sales and extensive contacts in the drinks industry. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of experience in a senior sales role, strong knowledge of e-commerce and online platforms, and a proven track record in sales and team management.

Job Description:

Head of Sales – Leading Drinks Service  – National  – Up to £90k (DOE) *This is a REMOTE role, so applications are open from across the country!*

My client is fantastic and innovative online drinks platform who is looking to expand their growing team. This product offers the opportunity for large brands to promote and sell internationally, along with providing the supply chain and distribution of the products. The brand is widely known within the Drinks Industry as one of the most efficient online ordering platforms.

As the Head of Sales for this service you will responsible for the complete sales function of the business. The Head of Sales will need to introduce and bring on new brands who are looking to distribute globally, along with maintain the relationship and growing the business portfolio. The Head of Sales will report directly into the founders and contribute towards business growth.  

The Head of Sales will need to come from a Sales background with a considerable number of Drink Brands contacts who are looking for an efficient distribution method.

The Head of Sales responsibilities:

• Delivering on a Sales Strategy which aligns with company goals and growth.
• Bring on new business across leading Drinks Brands globally – along with partnering to be their online ordering facility.
• Identify marketing opportunities, establish competitor analysis and implement sales campaigns
• Seeking and securing new business, maintaining current relationships and managing P&L in a commodity driven environment.
• Forecasting, budgeting and providing competitor analysis; reporting direct to Founders.
• Monitor and maximize on Sales performance.

The ideal Head of Sales Candidate:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a Senior Sales role, with connections to large branded products.
• A strong understanding of ECOMMERCE and Online platforms, along with international drinks markets.
• Proven track record in Sales, team management and results.
• Passion for the drinks industry and continually up to date on news and trends
• Ambitious and driven on all areas of sales and client development
• Strong communication skills – able to work in a team or independently.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CVs to Mark at COREcruitment /

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