Head of Sales UK and Europe - Drinks Startup

England Permanent Remote View Job Description
Excellent opportunity for someone that wants to be responsible for driving the growth of international brand.ESG focused brand with a great message.
  • Fantastic opportunity to lead the development of the UK and European business
  • Growing an International brand across major markets

About Our Client

International drinks company looking to expand into the UK and Europe.

Head of Sales UK and Europe - Drinks Startup

Job Description

The Head of Sales UK and Europe - Drinks Startup will take responsibility for setting up and driving the UK and European arm of the brand. A young but already established company, they are embarking on the next phase of growth across major global markets.

This person will take on both commercial, logistical and operational tasks including working with my client in setting up the relevant entities. My client is looking for someone that can set up and manage a network of distributors across major markets also.

The Successful Applicant

The Head of Sales UK and Europe - Drinks Startup will ideally come with the following skills and experiences:

  • strong commercial experience in the drinks industry, ideally having played a major role in a startup or growing a brand across the UK and international markets
  • open to an extent on FMCG, or personal care categories also, but with a startup background or having grown brands in the same territories
  • experience with operational management also - e.g. supply chain logistics, warehousing, distribution etc.
  • strong market knowledge across the UK and Europe
  • strong negotiation skills - as well as presentation and financial
  • entrepreneurial mindset and outlook - the role is about starting, developing and then managing on your own to start with and as the business grows the team can grow - this person needs to be very hands on and take full accountability too
  • excellent project management skills, a problem-solver and positive attitude towards the challenges that would lie ahead
  • strong understanding of market entry, RTM strategy and all relevant regulations and set up requirements for multiple markets



We are open on location as the role will report into an international owner - therefore any locations in England, Benelux, Germany as well as surrounding will be considered if skills and experience is relevant.

What's on Offer

Circa £80,000 to £100,000 depending on experience + OTE (to be agreed).

Contact
Matthew Drewell
Quote job ref
JN-082024-6507389
Phone number
+44 1932 264 223

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
England
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Matthew Drewell
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264 223
Job reference
JN-082024-6507389
Job Nature
Remote