Director of Sales - Retail

CSG Talent are partnered with a growth focused confectionery business who are recruiting a newly created sales director position to play a key role in strategic growth plans.

The business are private equity backed with aggressive growth planned via organic customer growth as well as M&A activities. We are seeking an individual with a proven track record relating to growth to join & accelerate growth plans & targets.

Responsibilities:

• Strategy map out of key customer targets & strategic accounts nationally
• Growth & development of existing customers to maximise growth potential & organic growth within customers
• Partner with distributor & broker partners to drive new revenue across multiple retails channels
• Work in partnership with the VP of Sales & CCO to focus on strategic growth initiatives in line with company wide growth plans.
• Seek out new opportunities for growth within various aspects of the retail market whilst also using existing knowledge & connections within the space to hit the ground running.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of delivering growth in retail channels for a food manufacturing business.
• Experience in a fast paced & high growth focused environment such as a PE backed business.
• Hold an existing network of key buyer & senior contacts across a range of strategic retail customers.
• Ability to wear multiple hats as is typical in a growth focused, early stage company setting.
• Strong ability & experience relating to navigating complex accounts & successfully on-boarding customers.

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity to join a growth focused, PE backed business, please reach out for more details or click apply.

Keywords: Food, sales, commercial, retail, business development, confectionery, dairy, snacks, baked goods, bakery, account manager, national accounts.