Head of Sales - Fresh Food Distribution | £50,000-£75,000 + Equity Potential in a High-Growth Business
Are you an ambitious Head of Sales ready to shape strategy, build a team and drive real commercial impact in Southampton? This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-scaling fresh food distribution business where your influence will directly shape growth, culture and long-term success.
This Head of Sales role in Southampton offers more than revenue responsibility. You'll be part of the senior leadership team, building a high-performing function from the ground up while positioning the business as a trusted partner across the fresh food market.
Why apply for this Head of Sales role?
You'll enjoy:
£50,000-£75,000 salary, depending on experience
Equity potential with genuine long-term upside
Autonomy to shape strategy and influence company direction
The opportunity to build and develop your own sales team
A high-growth environment where your contribution is visible and valued
Clear progression as the operation expands
Key Responsibilities:
As Head of Sales, you'll combine hands-on delivery with strategic leadership:
Develop and execute a clear sales strategy for both quick wins and sustainable growth
Build, hire, coach and lead a high-performing sales team
Use market insight to identify new opportunities and shape the company offering
Drive strong, long-term client relationships across the sector
Influence senior leadership with market feedback and commercial insight
Create a customer-first culture focused on measurable results
What we're looking for:
To succeed as Head of Sales in Southampton, you'll bring:
Strong connections within fresh food or FMCG markets
A proven track record of delivering measurable sales growth
Experience building sales teams and embedding high-performance culture
Confidence influencing strategy at leadership level
The drive to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
If you're looking for your next step as a Head of Sales in Southampton where you can shape strategy, build a team and make a lasting commercial impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and take ownership of your next big move.
Job Number │ (phone number removed) / INDINDUSTRIALWC
Location │ Southampton
Role │ Head of Sales
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