We are an innovative, independent distributor of chilled, ambient and frozen speciality food and drink, specialising in cheese and charcuterie.

This is a rare opportunity enabling the right candidate to take on this new role and make it their own.

What we’re looking for in our Head of Sales role

We are looking for an experienced, highly self-motivated and driven individual to head up our sales team and be a key member of the wider management team.

The role will require the individual to meet the business’ margin and growth targets, whilst keeping the company competitive and innovative. You will be able to open doors with new Key Accounts to achieve the company financial objectives and maximise new sales growth opportunities.

You will be responsible for maximising our sales team’s potential ensuring individual and department targets are met, along with developing and executing sales strategy.

We are a vibrant and fast-paced company, with a fresh approach to wholesale in the retail sector. We offer our clients the “best in class” of the UK’s dairy and speciality brands, enabling artisans to connect with a wider customer base.

Responsibilities

• Achieve growth and hit sales targets by successfully managing the sales team
• Design and implement a strategic business plan that expands company’s customer base and ensure its strong presence
• Own recruiting, objectives setting, coaching and performance monitoring of sales representatives and tele sales.
• Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs
• Reporting to and working closely with the MD, this role is to lead and develop the company’s national account activity, ensuring effective leadership, existing account management, and new business growth
• Build and maintain a high performing team capable of delivering against the company growth strategy
• Deliver profitable business results through sound financial planning, people resource management and alignment of systems and processes
• Present sales, revenue and expenses reports and realistic forecasts to the management team
• Identify emerging markets and market shifts while being fully aware of new products and competition status

Requirements

• Successful previous experience as a sales representative or sales manager, consistently meeting or exceeding targets
• Proven track record in sales within wholesale with a good understanding of independent retail and foodservice sectors.
• Committed to continuous education through workshops, seminars and conferences
• Must have strong and existing relationships within the industry.
• Strong business sense and industry expertise
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the business.
• Proven ability to drive the sales process from plan to close
• Excellent mentoring, coaching and people management skills

Competitive salary and commission scheme

This is a full time position, Pay: £48,000.00-£55,000.00 per year plus commission

How to apply

Please apply here or email info@curdandcure.co.uk

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We are a vibrant, independently owned and operated speciality food wholesaler based in Kent, and specialise in cheese & charcuterie. 

Offering an extensive range of carefully selected artisan products, we have a fresh approach to wholesale giving our clients access to the very best the UK dairies and speciality brands have to offer. 

To support us on the next stage of our business, we’re now looking to hire for multiple roles.

Head of Sales Role

To help us on our growth journey, we’re looking for a Head of Sales who can bring their passion and enthusiasm for artisan cheese and charcuterie, plus exceptional sales skills to drive us forward.

We’re looking for someone who is highly driven and able to open new doors, maximising sales growth opportunities whilst hitting our sales targets. The right candidate will be able to take this role and shape it into their own, keeping us competitive and innovative.

We don’t recruit often, so this is a rare opportunity to join our leadership team and help us shape the future as we aim to become the leading cheese and charcuterie wholesaler in the UK.

Read the full Head of Sales job description and to apply click here 

Additional Sales Team roles

Additionally, we’re hiring for an Area Sales Manager and Business Development Manager to help us grow our client base in the South East and work with leading food halls, retailers and restaurants.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about our industry and can demonstrate care and attention to everything they do, helping us look after our current clients, whilst attracting new clients. 

These are exciting opportunities to join our growing team

Click here to read the full Area Sales job description and to apply click

Click here to read the full Business Development Manager job description and to apply 

Production & Warehouse roles

Curd and Cure offer a range of pre-packed meats, cheeses and deli tubs and to support us, we’re looking a Production Operative and Stock Controller. 

The Production Operative will work under the guidance of our Production Manager to process our pre-packed ranges.

Click here to read the job description and apply for the Production Operative role

The Stock Controller will oversee all of Curd & Cure’s stock levels to ensure the business has the appropriate inventory to reach our sales objectives whilst reducing waste and improving shortages.

Click here to read the job description and apply for the Stock Controller role.

We have lots in the pipeline and are excited about the future of Curd and Cure as we continue to expand our product ranges and work with more artisan producers across the UK and abroad. 

Warehouse Operative /Picker / Packer Role

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