Head of Sales -Out of Home -Global Branded Food Business

England Permanent View Job Description
We are partnering with a leading branded food manufacturer to appoint a Head of Foodservice to lead the next phase of its UK growth.This is a significant commercial leadership role with a clear mandate: build and execute the strategy to double the size of the Foodservice business.
  • Exciting Head of Foodservice role
  • Category Leading Brands

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established international food business with a significant UK presence, a strong reputation in the market and a portfolio of category-leading brands.

With the backing and resources of a global organisation, the business has an ambitious growth agenda and is investing in the next stage of its development, creating an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven leader to make a significant impact.

Job Description

Leading the out of home team, you will have responsibility for developing the channel strategy, strengthening customer partnerships and identifying the opportunities that will deliver sustainable, profitable growth.

We are looking for a commercially ambitious leader who combines strategic thinking with the energy to make things happen. You will know how to unlock growth across Foodservice, develop high-performing teams and build senior-level relationships with customers and partners.

The opportunity

  • Lead the UK Foodservice commercial strategy
  • Manage, coach and develop team
  • Create the roadmap to double the business
  • Identify new customers, channels and routes to growth
  • Strengthen strategic relationships with existing customers
  • Build a high-performance, growth-focused commercial culture
  • Play an influential role within the wider senior leadership team



The Successful Applicant

You will be an established Foodservice commercial leader from the food, FMCG or adjacent sectors, with a strong track record of delivering significant growth. You will be equally comfortable setting the strategy, engaging senior customers and developing the team that will deliver it.This is an opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, genuine scale and a highly visible growth agenda.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive Salary
  • Company car/car allowance
  • Comprehensive pension scheme.
  • Private healthcare benefits
  • Bonus



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Stephanie Lidster
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7106810
Phone number
+44 113 388 9077

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stephanie Lidster
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9077
Job reference
JN-092026-7106810