Taunton
Head of Sales | Gift & Lifestyle Products \n Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 + package + pension \n Location: South West England (Hybrid) \n A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Sales to join a growing, design led consumer products business with an established reputation across the UK and international markets. \n This is a key leadership role with responsibility for driving sales strategy across both existing and new business channels. The business has built a strong presence within the gift and lifestyle sector and is now looking for a commercially driven Head of Sales to lead the next phase of growth, with a particular focus on developing relationships with major garden centre groups alongside retail, distributor and international partners. \n This role would suit a commercially minded Head of Sales with experience in gifts, toys, homewares, stationery, seasonal products or similar consumer goods categories. \n The Role \n As Head of Sales, you will: \n\n • Develop and deliver the UK and international sales strategy.\n, • Lead and grow relationships with key garden centre groups, national retailers and distributors.\n, • Identify and secure new business opportunities across existing and emerging markets.\n, • Manage and develop key customer relationships to maximise long term growth.\n, • Work closely with product development and marketing teams to support successful product launches.\n, • Represent the business at customer meetings and industry trade shows.\n, • Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify commercial opportunities.\n, • Deliver sales forecasts, budgets and business plans while driving profitable growth.\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who has: \n\n • Experience in a Head of Sales, Sales Director or Senior National Account leadership role.\n, • A background within gifts, toys, homewares, lifestyle products, seasonal products or similar consumer goods.\n, • Strong experience working with garden centre groups and retail customers.\n, • International sales or distributor management experience would be highly advantageous.\n, • A proven track record of delivering sustainable sales growth.\n, • Excellent commercial, negotiation and relationship building skills.\n, • The ability to lead from the front in a growing entrepreneurial business.\n, • If you're an experienced Head of Sales looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing consumer goods business, we'd love to hear from you.\n\n BH36828