Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 + package + pension
Location: South West England (Hybrid)
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Sales to join a growing, design led consumer products business with an established reputation across the UK and international markets.
This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving sales strategy across both existing and new business channels. The business has built a strong presence within the gift and lifestyle sector and is now looking for a commercially driven Head of Sales to lead the next phase of growth, with a particular focus on developing relationships with major garden centre groups alongside retail, distributor and international partners.
This role would suit a commercially minded Head of Sales with experience in gifts, toys, homewares, stationery, seasonal products or similar consumer goods categories.
The Role
As Head of Sales, you will:
Develop and deliver the UK and international sales strategy.
Lead and grow relationships with key garden centre groups, national retailers and distributors.
Identify and secure new business opportunities across existing and emerging markets.
Manage and develop key customer relationships to maximise long term growth.
Work closely with product development and marketing teams to support successful product launches.
Represent the business at customer meetings and industry trade shows.
Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify commercial opportunities.
Deliver sales forecasts, budgets and business plans while driving profitable growth.About You
We're looking for someone who has:
Experience in a Head of Sales, Sales Director or Senior National Account leadership role.
A background within gifts, toys, homewares, lifestyle products, seasonal products or similar consumer goods.
Strong experience working with garden centre groups and retail customers.
International sales or distributor management experience would be highly advantageous.
A proven track record of delivering sustainable sales growth.
Excellent commercial, negotiation and relationship building skills.
The ability to lead from the front in a growing entrepreneurial business.
If you're an experienced Head of Sales looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing consumer goods business, we'd love to hear from you.BH36828
Salary description
£55000.00 - £65000.00 per year