Head of Sales
| Job Type | Permanent |
| Location | Taunton, Somerset |
| Area | South West, UK |
| Sector | Retail Operations - Sales - Retail Operations |
| Salary | GBP55000 - GBP65000 per annum + Benefits |
| Currency | GBP |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | Zachary Daniels |
| Job Ref | BBBH36828_1784544350 |
- Description
Head of Sales | Gift & Lifestyle Products
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.
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