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Head of Sales - Contract Catering

Wallingford Permanent View Job Description
Are you a seasoned Senior Sales Leader in Contract Catering or Foodservice looking to make a significant impact? Join a successful family-owned catering business as the Head of Sales and play a pivotal role in shaping the B2B sales strategy for future growth. Coaching a team of BDM's and revitalising the sales culture with best practice and commercial creativity.
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  • You'll be pivotal in scaling up a sales team within Contract Catering
  • Set and execute a B2B sales, people and growth strategy.

About Our Client

Our client is a leading provider in the Contract Catering sector within the Oxfordshire area. They have a 5* full service offering to a wide range of B2B clients, now looking to further penetrate the market.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement an effective sales strategy for the department
  • Lead, coach and mentor the sales team to exceed targets
  • Build strong relationships with key clients
  • Oversee and land new contracts through bid management
  • Track and report on sales performance metrics
  • Collaborate with other departments to ensure client satisfaction
  • Identify opportunities for growth within the sector
  • Head up sales, reporting into the Board

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Head of Sales - Contract Catering' should have:

  • A strong background in sales within the Business Services sector, preferably a link to Food or Contract Catering services
  • Leadership experience; sales training, development planning, best practice, encouraging a successful culture
  • Passion for scaling up a team and making sales pivotal in business growth
  • Defining and executing a channel / client strategic business plan
  • Excellent relationship and negotiation skills with multi function touch points. Bid delivery
  • Internal & external influence from top down
  • Proficiency in using sales tracking and reporting



** You must be able to access Oxfordshire daily **

What's on Offer

  • A highly competitive salary + company car



  • Family owned business / culture where quality of service & passion for delivery is forefront
Contact
Michelle McEllin
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6546089
Phone number
+44 1932 264020

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Business Services
Sector
Business Services
Location
Wallingford
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michelle McEllin
Consultant phone
+44 1932 264020
Job reference
JN-092024-6546089