Head of Sales FMCG / Consumer Goods Location: Manchester (Trafford Park) and Blackburn Hybrid 4 days on-site, 1 flexible Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Excellent Benefits Are you a dynamic, hands-on sales leader with a proven track record in FMCG or fast-moving consumer goods? A thriving, multi-site organisation is seeking a Head of Sales to lead and develop their Account Management and Telesales teams, driving sustainable sales growth, operational excellence, and team performance. This senior operational leadership role will also provide oversight of a direct-to-consumer division in Blackburn, ensuring strong alignment across the wider sales operation. What You ll Do: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of Account Managers, creating clear development pathways and driving accountability. Oversee daily sales operations, pipeline management, and customer engagement, ensuring targets are consistently met. Own CRM integration and adoption, standardising reporting and enabling actionable customer insights. Streamline processes, implement sales tools, and improve operational efficiency across teams. Contribute strategically to route-to-market planning, channel priorities, and commercial initiatives. Spend dedicated time across multiple sites to maintain continuity, alignment, and team engagement. About You: Proven leadership of multi-site sales teams in FMCG, consumer goods, or fast-paced commercial environments. Strong people development and coaching s