About us Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the away-from-home and consumer market. Our mission is to be the market-leading partner of choice in the away from home tissue industry. One of only a small handful of companies in the UK market that is fully vertically integrated; Northwood is involved at each point in the supply chain, from raw material supply, tissue and towel manufacturing, end-user product converting, storage and transportation. Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education. We are a highly successful, award-winning and ambitious business that has grown from a humble paper sales business to a market leader employing over 800 colleagues, across 11 sites in the UK and Spain. We differentiate ourselves by excelling in product quality alongside market-leading service and sales support. About the Role We are excited to be recruiting a Head of National Sales here at Northwood Hygiene Products! Northwood is a family-owned group of associated companies that provide the manufacturing, supply and transportation of paper hygiene and wiping products for both the Away from Home (AfH) and Consumer market. Our remit is huge, with a portfolio of products covering two key systems brands, professional wiping, commodity, consumer paper and private label. We sell into a distribution network spanning the UK, Ireland and Europe, which in turn service markets such as healthcare, hospitality, hotels, engineering, janitorial, catering and education. Job Opportunity Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you will be responsible for leading and developing a team of experienced National Sales Managers. You will drive revenue growth, strengthen customer partnerships, and ensure the delivery of our strategic sales objectives across the UK & Ireland. Key Responsibilities Lead, coach, and motivate a high-performing team of National Sales Managers Work closely with the Commercial Director to develop and execute the national sales strategy Drive sustainable sales growth across key channels and customer segments Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with key customers and partners Identify new business opportunities and market trends within the Away from Home Hygiene Sector Ensure consistent execution of pricing, promotions, and commercial initiatives Represent Northwood Hygiene at key customer meetings and industry events Company Benefits Company pension Life assurance Free company products Free on-site parking Food, retail, holidays, cinema, and gyms discounts Wellness programmes, including Employee Assistance Program and OnDemand GP service Free early access to pay scheme Salary sacrifice schemes Employee referral scheme Essential Skills About You Proven experience in a senior national sales leadership role Preferred experience within the Away From Home hygiene industry Strong commercial acumen with a track record of delivering growth Inspirational leader with the ability to develop and retain top sales talent Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills Strategic thinker with a hands-on, results-driven approach What We Offer A competitive salary and benefits package (disclosed during the recruitment process) The opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing, market-leading business A collaborative and ambitious working environment If you are a driven sales leader looking to make a significant impact within a growing organisation, we would love to hear from you! DEI Statement At Northwood, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone is welcomed and respected. We strive to promote a workplace that celebrates diversity and encourages individuals to express their opinions and beliefs. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all.