Contract: Full time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive
Location: Liverpool
Protein Works is a multi-award-winning healthy food brand based in the Northwest.
Our mission is simple: to help people live healthier & happier lives through the power of nutrition. We employ 170 people across product development, manufacturing, logistics, and head office, all working towards one goal: creating premium, nutrition-packed products at unbeatable value. Our range includes protein shakes, meal shakes, wellness supplements, and high-protein snacks, all crafted for incredible taste and top-tier nutrition.
With over 450 million shakes sold worldwide, Protein Works is one of Europes fastest-growing food and beverage brands. Were obsessed with excellence and innovation, helping over 2 million customers on their journey to better health.
The Role: Head of B2B Sales
Core Responsibilities
* Own and drive the launch into retail, identifying target groceries, securing new listings, and building long-term partnerships
* Oversee the international trade channel, providing direction and support to the International Trade Manager to drive distributor performance and expansion across key markets
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, serving as the primary point of contact for account negotiations and escalations
* Lead Joint Business Planning (JBP) sessions with key accounts, aligning on shared goals and growth opportunities driven by category insight and data
* Take full ownership of the budget, ensuring financials targets are delivered
* Regularly review and report on international and retail performance metrics to the C-Suite, providing clear insight on progress against targets and strategic priorities
* Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, marketing, and NPD to ensure trade and retail strategies are executed efficiently and product launches land on time
* Manage and optimise product range, pricing, and promotional plans across retail and trade accounts to maximise distribution and profitability
Core Competencies
* Minimum 5 years experience in sales, business development, or account management
* Proven experience in retail account management, including securing and growing listings with grocery, health, or specialist retailers
* Track record of budget ownership and delivering against revenue and profit targets
* Strong understanding of international trade compliance, export regulations, and customs processes
* Experience leading Joint Business Planning with retail or distribution partners
* Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and negotiate at senior level
* Driven self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Core Behaviours
* Pace:Know that speed is your greatest ally. It builds momentum and is key for growth. Go fast.
* Communication:Know that team is your greatest asset. Talk to them face to face, Dont try to go alone.
* Trust:When you say youll do it, do it. When someone asks for help, you give it.
* Transparency:Nothing is off limits, to anyone at any time. Remove walls & call out red tape.
* Challenge:Get comfortable with feeling uncomfortable. We need you to go where youre scared to.
* Learn:Drive a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement.
* 360 Management:Manage up, down and across. Regardless of title, everyone is a leader.
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