Head of Sales - Retail & Foodservice

Location: melbourne
Salary: $200000 per annum
Job Type: permanent
Contact: Sarah Hay
About the Company

Our client is an established food business specialising in high-quality food products, with a strong focus on taste, convenience and innovation. With a commitment to product development, brand building and meeting evolving consumer needs, the business is focused on strengthening its market position and expanding its presence across key sales channels.

About the Role

The Head of Sales – Retail & Foodservice will play a pivotal role in driving the next phase of growth, with a strong emphasis on expanding retail distribution, building brand presence and maximising commercial opportunities. Leading a team of two direct reports, you will develop and execute sales strategies, strengthen key customer relationships, identify new business opportunities and work closely with internal stakeholders to support innovation and new product development (NPD). This is an opportunity to influence the broader commercial strategy within a dynamic, hybrid business servicing both retail and foodservice markets.

Skills & Experience

You will be an experienced National Business Manager or National Sales Manager with a strong background in FMCG and proven retail sales experience. Ideally, you will have worked within a hybrid business servicing both retail and foodservice channels, with an understanding of the different commercial requirements of each. You will bring a track record of driving sales growth, securing new distribution, managing key retail accounts and delivering commercial outcomes. Strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen, brand-building experience and exposure to NPD are highly desirable, alongside the ability to lead, influence and develop a team.
How To Apply

Sound like you? Hit APPLY NOW or reach out to Sarah Hay for a confidential discussion - saraha@sde.com.au

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