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Head of Sales FMCG / Consumer GoodsPlease read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates.Location: Manchester (Trafford Park) & Blackburn | Hybrid 4 days on-site, 1 flexibleSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience | Excellent BenefitsAre you a dynamic, handson sales leader with a proven track record in FMCG or fastmoving consumer goods? A thriving, multisite organisation is seeking a Head of Sales to lead and develop their Account Management and Telesales teams, driving sustainable sales growth, operational excellence, and team performance.This senior operational leadership role will also provide oversight of a directtoconsumer division in Blackburn, ensuring strong alignment across the wider sales operation.What Youll DoLead, coach, and develop a highperforming team of Account Managers, creating clear development pathways and driving accountability.Oversee daily sales operations, pipeline management, and customer engagement, ensuring targets are consistently met.Own CRM integration and adoption, standardising reporting and enabling actionable customer insights.Streamline processes, implement sales tools, and improve operational efficiency across teams.Contribute strategically to routetomarket planning, channel priorities, and commercial initiatives.Spend dedicated time across multiple sites to maintain continuity, alignment, and team engagement.About YouProven leadership of multisite sales teams in FMCG, consumer goods, or fastpaced commercial environments.Strong people development and coaching skills, with experience driving highperformance cultures.Track record of implementing process improvements, operational discipline, and structured performance management.Experienced in CRM systems (Salesforce, Power BI, or similar) with a focus on adoption and reporting.Highly organised, resultsdriven, and able to manage multiple priorities across hybrid teams.Why This RoleShape and lead a wellstructured, highperforming sales team.Deliver measurable growth through targeted customer development and maximised distribution.Work across dynamic, multisite teams with clear accountability and KPIs. xjdpvnf Competitive benefits package including pension, salary sacrifice, cycle to work, annual leave enhancements, and employee discounts.If youre an ambitious sales leader with FMCG experience, looking to take your career to the next level in a handson operational role, we would love to hear from you.