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Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Here at Solent, we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Christchurch, Dorset)

Travel: Bi-weekly travel ravel to our regional offices in Sheffield and Widnes

Purpose of the role:

The HR Advisor will support the People team in delivering strategic people initiatives across the organisation. In this role, you’ll collaborate with leadership on business decisions and projects, providing insights and analysis. This role is key to driving business performance ensuring processes & policies are adhered to

Key Responsibilities

Employee Relations and Performance Management: 

• Own employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions and grievances, with the support of the wider People Team  
• Providing day to day performance management guidance to managers and supporting performance improvement plans 
• Own investigations and resolve workplace conflicts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
• Supporting the absence management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and coaching for improvement

Talent Acquisition & Development:

• Supporting in the selection process, including interviewing candidates and assessing cultural fit
• Assist with identifying training & development needs
• Organise training logistics, booking sessions and maintain training records

HR Policy and Compliance: 

• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements
• Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices and promote a positive work environment
• Providing guidance on HR-related matters, including employment law, equal opportunities, and diversity initiatives, escalating to your line manager where necessary

HR Analytics and Reporting: 

• Maintain HR systems, specifically CezanneHR, generating reports and ensuring data accuracy

Payroll & Benefits:

• Support with payroll system input and pension reporting 
• Assist in benefits administration including maintaining records of leave, pensions and other entitlements

Employee Lifecycle:

• Facilitating onboarding and induction programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires 
• Identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions to enhance HR processes and practices. You will assist with the employee lifecycle from recruiting to probation to ensure we onboard and develop our teams successfully 
• Actively work with Managers in the business to understand the roles and skills needed of the business 
• Working with the Social Committee with Social events including our annual summer and winter parties 
• Supporting the training initiatives and liaising with external stakeholders 
• Administration, general tasks and on-going projects to support the People Culture department and Head Office function 

About you:

• CIPD level 3 or equivalent professional qualification preferred but not essential
• Previous experience in a People & Culture assistant or advisor role
• Good understanding of employment law and HR best practices  
• Approachable with a professional manner
• Ability to multi-task and set priorities
• A proactive and problem-solving approach to work
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Strong time management and a proactive work ethic
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work well under pressure

What we offer:

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff with an office presence ideally once a week
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Annual social events
• Cycle to Work scheme

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Christchurch, Dorset)

About the Role

We are looking for someone who thrives in a fast-past environment, is forward-thinking, personable and who has the drive to develop, as they will be involved in all aspects of Recruitment and HR across the UK, with exposure to the SA & Asia teams

You will be fundamental to the People & Culture department in all aspects of People to ensure we deliver a culture and office environment that represents Solent and our values. This is a varied role where you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge in all areas of HR, Recruitment and Office management to effectively support the business

Key Accountabilities

As a HR Business Partner at Solent, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic HR agenda while providing comprehensive HR support to designated business units. Working closely with senior leadership and line managers, you will act as a trusted advisor, offering guidance and expertise on a wide range of HR matters. Responsibilities include:

Strategic HR Leadership:

• Collaborating with management to develop and implement HR strategies aligned with business objectives
• Providing insight and expertise on organisational design, workforce planning, and talent management initiatives
• Proactively identifying opportunities to enhance employee engagement, retention, and productivity

Employee Relations and Performance Management:

• Advising managers on employee relations issues, including disciplinary actions, grievances, and performance improvement plans
• Conducting investigations and resolving workplace conflicts in accordance with company policies and legal requirements
• Supporting the performance management process, including goal setting, performance evaluations, and coaching for improvement

Talent Acquisition and Development:

• Working with the Talent Acquisition Partner to identify staffing needs and develop effective recruitment strategies
• Participating in the selection process, including interviewing candidates and assessing cultural fit
• Facilitating onboarding and orientation programs to ensure a smooth transition for new hires

HR Policy and Compliance:

• Ensuring compliance with employment legislation and regulatory requirements
• Reviewing and updating HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices and promote a positive work environment
• Providing guidance on HR-related matters, including employment law, equal opportunities, and diversity initiatives

HR Analytics and Reporting:

• Utilising HR data and analytics to inform decision-making and measure the effectiveness of HR programs
• Generating regular reports on key HR metrics, trends, and insights to drive continuous improvement

Employee Lifecycle:

• Identifying areas for improvement and recommending solutions to enhance HR processes and practices. You will own the employee lifecycle from recruiting to probation to ensure we onboard and develop our teams successfully
• Actively work with Managers in the business to understand the roles and skills needed of the business
• Supporting the training initiatives and liaising with external stakeholders
• Culture initiatives – assist in coordinating Global Culture initiatives
• Administration, general tasks and on-going projects to support the People & Culture department and Solent Head Office function 

Skills & Experience

• CIPD or equivalent professional qualification
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR best practices
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organisation
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate business needs into HR initiatives
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret HR data and metrics
• High level of integrity and professionalism, with a commitment to confidentiality

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff with an office presence ideally once a week
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Annual social events
• Cycle to Work scheme

At Go Superfoods, we’re proud to be part of Solent, a pioneering FMCG group on a mission to inspire, manufacture and deliver products that help people feel better in a sustainable way. Our focus is on sourcing and supplying high-quality superfood ingredients, blends and brands to nourish healthier lifestyles around the world. Backed by Solent’s global scale and entrepreneurial spirit, we thrive on innovation across our Nutrition & Wellness division while staying true to what matters: natural, sustainable, feel-good nutrition. Join a diverse, growing team where your work can drive real impact, supporting better choices, healthier people, and a healthier planet.

GO Superfoods Ltd is a leading European superfoods business based on the outskirts of Sheffield. Established in 2008, we import a range of 80+ superfoods direct from growers around the world and sell them under our own brands, in bulk, direct to consumers via Retailers/Amazon and as private label. We are the BRAND behind many UK and European superfood brands. We are on a mission to make healthy eating easier, to make a meaningful social impact and to become the leading superfood business.

Reporting To: Operations Manager

Location: Office based – Dinnington, Sheffield

About the Role

The Warehouse Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading the day-to-day operation of both the warehouse and production functions, ensuring all activities are carried out safely, efficiently and in line with operational plans. This is a hands-on leadership role with direct accountability for coordinating labour, managing workflow, maintaining productivity and resolving operational issues across both departments to consistently achieve customer service, quality and operational targets. Working closely with the Operations Manager, the role supports the delivery of a safe, compliant and high-performing operation by driving continuous improvement, developing people and ensuring effective communication across all operational teams

Scope & Relationships

Lead, organise and coordinate operational teams across warehouse and production, ensuring labour is deployed effectively to meet changing business priorities. Work closely with Planning, Technical, Commercial and Supply Chain teams to maintain the efficient flow of materials, production schedules and customer deliveries

Key Accountabilities

• Provide effective line management of the warehouse team, including training, coaching, performance management, formal appraisals, absence management, and the facilitation of structured daily briefings
• Champion a positive health and safety culture across all operational departments, ensuring compliance with legislation, company policies, and safe working practices
• Be a key figure of authority within the operations, across both warehouse and production, able to support and guide the team where needed across both areas
• Undertake hands-on operational duties across both warehouse and production as required, working alongside the team to support daily activities, and be able to train and coach across all operational processes
• Deputise for the Operations Manager during periods of absence, overseeing all warehouse and production operations to ensure safety, efficiency, regulatory compliance, and continuity of service
• Ensure the consistent achievement of key operational KPIs, including OTIF (On Time In Full), RFT (Right First Time), productivity, quality, waste and service level targets
• Maintain full accountability for inventory accuracy, ensuring all physical stock is correctly stored and always aligned with system records
• Ensure full compliance with all Business Management System (BMS) procedures, policies, documentation, and records, promoting their correct and consistent application
• Maintain a clean, organised, and fully compliant operational environment in line with all regulatory requirements
• Ensure all operational documentation is accurately completed, controlled and maintained across warehouse and production activities
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams - including Technical, Commercial Production and S&OP, to ensure the efficient, timely, and compliant flow of materials
• Monitor operational performance and efficiency, driving continuous improvement to meet and exceed business targets
• Assist in implementing process improvements across both warehouse and production functions

Skills & Experience

• MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Batch and inventory control
• Level 3 Food Safety – Desirable (Training Available)
• Level 2 HACCP – Desirable (Training Available)
• Reach truck license – Desirable (Training Available)
• Operational Decision Making
• Effective Communication
• Root Cause Analysis
• Proven supervisory experience within a manufacturing, production or warehouse environment
• Experience leading teams across multiple operational functions
• Understanding of health and safety legislation, with a proven track record of effectively implementing and embedding compliant practices within an operational setting
• Understanding of equipment maintenance and reliability to ensure warehouse machinery operates efficiently and downtime is minimised
• Demonstrable knowledge of food safety requirements, including the effective application and maintenance of HACCP principles to ensure product safety and regulatory compliance
• Knowledge and experience in tracking, analysing, and reporting on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive operational performance

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff with an office presence ideally once a week
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Annual social events
• Cycle to Work scheme

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK

Reporting To: Global Sourcing & Product Director

Location: Hybrid, Commuting distance to Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset

Travel: Internationally & Locally

About the Role

The Head of Buying will lead the UK buying team to deliver our group strategy with our UK & European suppliers, working consistently alongside the ASIA buying team ensuring consistent collaboration with key internal stakeholders across the group to deliver growth and continual improvement

As a member of the leadership team, the Head of Buying is accountable for the effective leadership, performance and delivery of their area of responsibility. The successful candidate is expected to operate with a Group mindset, working collaboratively across the business to achieve shared objectives, deliver sustainable results and support the wider strategic priorities of the Group

Key Accountabilities

• Metrics - Track key metrics and ensure the department delivers measurable results
• Stakeholder Management (internal/external) - Act as the bridge between senior leadership, employees, and external partners
• Budget & Cost Management - Handle financial planning, resource allocation, and cost efficiency
• Delivery of Continuous Improvement - Drive continuous development, embrace new technologies, and optimise processes
• Cross functional Collaboration - Ensure working collaboratively with peers ensuring you lead by example for your teams to work across all dept functions
• Business Continuity Planning - Ensure your area of responsibility works with the business to ensure all BCP planning is in place
• Risk Management - Oversee decisions, providing expert insight and ensuring risks are managed effectively
• People & Structure Management - Lead, support, and develop a team, ensuring productivity and morale remain high
• Process Management - Optimise processes throughout your areas of responsibility to maximise efficiency and accuracy

Key Responsibilities

Group Buying strategy:

• Develop and own the end to end UK & Europe buying strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business goals, brand positioning, and regional trading priorities
• Translate long-term commercial objectives into actionable seasonal buying plans, category strategies, and range architecture across multiple markets
• Continuously evolve the buying strategy based on market trends, consumer behaviour, competitor activity, and performance insights to drive growth and profitability
• Lead Buying group strategy quarterly meetings and ensure annual top to-top suppliers meetings
• Cascade and embed buying strategy through category plans, ensuring alignment across teams to deliver NPD, volume, and profitable growth targets
• Own performance across UK & Europe buying team, driving action plans to deliver KPI targets & reporting on performance
• Ensure we have up to date plans for emergencies and incidents which may impact normal business

Team management:

• Lead, coach and develop the UK & Europe Buying team, ensuring strong performance culture, succession planning, and capability development aligned to business needs as well as ensuring the team all have personal development plans
• Own succession planning and organisational design for the buying function to ensure long-term capability and leadership pipeline strength

Stakeholder management:

• Organise, monitor and improving relationships with suppliers, customers and cross functional colleagues
• Lead cross-functional and group wide collaboration to drive improvement & optimise performance

Budget & Cost Management:

• Show monthly budget management & VO delivered to improve cost efficiencies
• Deliver supplier income
• Drive VO to drive continual GP2 improvement
• CPI mitigation plans

Processes:

• Ensure all Buying documented processes and guides are kept up to date and trained across the team
• Constant review of processes to drive improvement
• Planning, execution and oversight of workflows to ensure buying tasks get done quickly and effectively

Skills & Experience

• A buying leader with 5+ years’ experience managing global sourcing, product development and project management in a complex, multi-site or multi-brand environment
• A proven track record of leading a sizeable team and building effective relationships with senior business leaders
• Strong product knowledge across beauty/household/shopping bag/food/hardlines products
• Excellent supplier relationship management
• Strong market, business & commercial sense with strong analytical skills and risk assessment
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong experience in handling clients/customers, budget control is a must
• Presentable, confident, calm, and with professional manner

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff with an office presence ideally once a week
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Annual social events
• Cycle to Work scheme

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK

Location: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in Christchurch, Dorset)

About the Role

The Group Content and Social Executive is responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality content across all brands, supporting marketing campaigns and building brand presence across social and digital channels

This role plays a key part in translating marketing plans into channel-first content, with a strong focus on driving traffic and conversion through paid and organic social activity, particularly across Meta platforms and into key e-commerce channels such as Amazon

This is a hands-on content role, requiring the individual to actively create, shoot and produce a high volume of social-first content, alongside collaborating with the in-house creative team

Role Position Within the Team

This role works closely with the wider marketing team to bring brand and campaign activity to life across social and digital channels

The wider marketing team retains ownership of campaign strategy, brand direction and key messaging, while the Content & Social Executive focuses on translating these plans into engaging, social-first content and channel execution

The role is designed to expand the team’s content capability and increase the volume, speed and effectiveness of social output, while supporting collaborative creative planning across the department

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Management:

• Create, schedule and publish social media content across all brands, aligned to campaign priorities and direction set by the wider marketing team
• Support the maintenance and delivery of content calendars across social channels
• Ensure consistent tone of voice, visual identity and messaging across all platforms

Content Creation & Coordination:

• Own the day-to-day creation and delivery of social-first content, including video, imagery and reactive content
• Translate wider marketing campaigns and brand priorities into engaging platform-specific content
• Concept, shoot and edit content independently using mobile and light production setups
• Work collaboratively with the creative and marketing teams to bring campaign activity to life across digital channels

Paid Social & E-commerce Support:

• Support the planning, execution and optimisation of paid social campaigns across Meta platforms (Facebook & Instagram)
• Develop content and creative specifically designed to drive traffic to Amazon and other e-commerce channels
• Work closely with the marketing team to align paid and organic strategies for maximum performance
• Monitor ad performance and contribute to ongoing optimisation and testing

Campaign Content Support:

• Work closely with the marketing team to support campaign rollouts and social activations
• Adapt campaign messaging and assets into engaging social and digital content formats
• Support the execution of key launches, retailer activity and brand moments across social channels

Influencer & Partnership Activity:

• Support influencer campaigns and content partnerships
• Coordinate product send-outs and content delivery
• Ensure alignment between influencer content and brand positioning

Performance & Optimisation:

• Monitor social performance and engagement metrics
• Provide insights and recommendations to improve content effectiveness
• Stay up to date with trends, platforms and best practice, particularly within paid social and e-commerce behaviours

Key Relationships

• Internal: Head of Marketing & Creative, Senior Marketing Executive, Creative Marketing Manager, Brand & Campaign Executive, Creative Team
• External: Influencers, content creators, agencies (as required)

Skills, Experience & Competencies

Essential:

• Experience in a social media, content or digital marketing role
• Strong understanding of social platforms and content formats
• Proven experience creating content independently (video, reels, short-form, etc.)
• Experience with Meta Ads (Facebook & Instagram) and an understanding of paid social strategy
• Understanding of how content drives traffic and conversion, particularly within e-commerce environments (e.g. Amazon)
• Creative thinking with an eye for engaging, high-performing content
• Good organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
• Strong written communication skills

Desirable:

• Experience within FMCG or retail environments
• Experience working with influencers or UGC content
• Familiarity with analytics tools and performance tracking for paid and organic social

Ways of Working & Behaviours

• Creative, proactive and trend-aware
• Collaborative and responsive to feedback
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills
• Enthusiastic about content and brand storytelling

Success in Role Will Be Measured By

• Quality and consistency of social content output
• Growth in engagement and audience metrics
• Effectiveness of content in supporting campaigns
• Timely and efficient delivery of content

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff with an office presence ideally once a week
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free parking on Christchurch Quay

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category

Here at Solent we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK

Reporting To: Commercial Director

Location: Sheffield, Hybrid (with regular UK travel)

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance + Benefits

About the Role

We are looking for a results-driven B2B Sales Manager to lead and develop a high-performing sales team within the FMCG sector. This role is responsible for delivering ambitious monthly sales targets, driving incremental revenue growth, and developing long-term commercial relationships with wholesale, distribution and retail partners

The successful candidate will combine strong people leadership with commercial acumen, ensuring the sales team consistently identifies new business opportunities, maximises existing customer spend, and delivers profitable growth

Key Responsibilities

Sales Leadership:

• Lead, coach and motivate a team of B2B Sales Executives to achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
• Set individual and team KPIs aligned with business objectives
• Conduct regular one-to-one meetings, performance reviews and coaching sessions
• Create a high-performance culture focused on accountability, customer service and continuous improvement
• Recruit, onboard and develop new members of the sales team

Sales & Business Development:

• Drive incremental sales growth across existing and new customer accounts
• Identify new business opportunities within wholesale, retail, foodservice and distribution channels
• Build strong commercial relationships with key customers and decision makers
• Negotiate pricing, promotional activity and commercial agreements

Commercial Performance:

• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual revenue and gross profit targets
• Monitor pipeline performance and sales forecasts
• Analyse sales data and identify opportunities to improve conversion and profitability
• Ensure robust CRM management and accurate sales reporting
• Work closely with Finance to ensure commercial compliance and margin protection

Customer Management:

• Maintain excellent customer relationships to maximise retention and repeat business
• Resolve customer issues quickly and professionally
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and upselling across the product portfolio
• Ensure exceptional customer experience throughout the sales journey

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with Marketing to support promotional campaigns and product launches
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure customer expectations are met
• Support Product Development by providing market and customer insight
• Share competitor intelligence and market trends with senior leadership

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Achievement of monthly sales targets
• Incremental revenue growth
• Gross margin performance
• New customer acquisition
• Existing customer growth
• Sales conversion rates
• Team productivity
• Customer retention
• CRM accuracy and compliance
• Employee engagement and development

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years' B2B sales experience within FMCG or a related fast-moving commercial environment
• At least 2 years' experience managing a sales team
• Proven track record of consistently exceeding sales targets
• Strong commercial negotiation skills
• Experience developing new business alongside managing existing accounts
• Excellent coaching and leadership capability
• Strong analytical skills with experience using CRM systems and sales reporting
• Highly organised with excellent planning and prioritisation skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience selling into retail, wholesale or foodservice sectors
• Knowledge of licensing or branded consumer products
• Experience using Salesforce, HubSpot or similar CRM platforms

Personal Attributes:

• Commercially driven with a strong focus on results
• Inspirational leader who develops high-performing teams
• Resilient and motivated by achieving ambitious targets
• Excellent communicator with strong influencing skills
• Proactive and solutions-focused
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced FMCG environment
• Customer-centric with a collaborative approach
• High levels of integrity and accountability

What Success Looks Like

Within your first 12 months you will have:

• Built a motivated, engaged and high-performing sales team
• Consistently delivered or exceeded monthly sales targets
• Increased incremental revenue across existing customers
• Successfully acquired new B2B accounts
• Improved sales forecasting accuracy and CRM discipline
• Enhanced customer retention and satisfaction
• Contributed significantly to the company's commercial growth strategy

What we offer

• Competitive salary with annual salary reviews
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service
• Extensive benefits programme including buying additional holiday, medical cash plan, access to mental health support and many other benefits
• Flexible hours and work from home available to all staff with an office presence ideally once a week
• Great learning and development and progression opportunities
• Yearly bonus structure (based on company targets)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Generous Company Sick Pay
• Pension Scheme Contribution
• Solent social events run by our inhouse Social Team
• Cycle to Work scheme