About Our Client
International drinks company looking to expand into the UK and Europe.
Job Title: Head of Sales UK and Europe - Drinks Startup
Job Description
The Head of Sales UK and Europe - Drinks Startup will take responsibility for setting up and driving the UK and European arm of the brand. A young but already established company, they are embarking on the next phase of growth across major global markets.
This person will take on both commercial, logistical, and operational tasks including working with my client in setting up the relevant entities. My client is looking for someone that can set up and manage a network of distributors across major markets.
The Successful Applicant
The Head of Sales UK and Europe - Drinks Startup will ideally come with the following skills and experiences:
- Strong commercial experience in the drinks industry, ideally having played a major role in a startup or growing a brand across the UK and international markets.
- Open to an extent on FMCG or personal care categories also, but with a startup background or having grown brands in the same territories.
- Experience with operational management - e.g. supply chain logistics, warehousing, distribution, etc.
- Strong market knowledge across the UK and Europe.
- Strong negotiation skills, as well as presentation and financial skills.
- Entrepreneurial mindset and outlook - the role is about starting, developing, and then managing on your own to start with, and as the business grows, the team can grow. This person needs to be very hands-on and take full accountability.
- Excellent project management skills, a problem-solver, and a positive attitude towards the challenges that would lie ahead.
- Strong understanding of market entry, RTM strategy, and all relevant regulations and setup requirements for multiple markets.
Location: We are open on location as the role will report into an international owner; therefore, any locations in England, Benelux, Germany, as well as surrounding areas, will be considered if skills and experience are relevant.
What's on Offer:
Circa £80,000 to £100,000 depending on experience + OTE (to be agreed).
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