Sales Director – Global Drinks Brand – National – Up to £130,000 + package

We are looking for a Sales Director to lead our national sales operations in a well‑known drinks brand that has a strong presence in both on and off trade. This role requires strategic thinking, proven sales leadership in the beverage industry, and a track record of driving growth.

As the Sales Director, you will develop and execute sales strategies, lead a high‑performing team, build relationships with key accounts, conduct market research, collaborate with marketing and supply chain, and report to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive sales strategies that align with our business objectives and drive national growth.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a high-performing sales team to achieve individual and team targets.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, distributors, and partners to enhance brand presence and drive sales.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify opportunities, trends, and competitive landscape to inform sales strategies.
• Set clear performance metrics, monitor progress, and implement initiatives to improve sales performance and achieve target.
• Work closely with marketing, supply chain, RTM, and other departments to ensure cohesive strategies and optimal product availability.
• Provide regular reports and insights to senior management on sales performance, market trends, and strategic initiatives.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 10 years of senior sales experience within the drink industry.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing sales strategies that drive significant revenue growth.
• Strong leadership and team‑management skills with the ability to inspire and drive a sales team to exceed targets.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a data‑driven approach to decision making.
• Willingness to travel regularly to meet with clients, distributors, and team members across the country.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward your updated CV to Mark at COREcruitment. We have over 1,350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North and Central America, and Southeast Asia.

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