Head of Sales - FMCG | English
Amsterdam - 4days ONSITE, reference 2025-01569
Job description
The Head of Sales is in charge of shaping, driving, and improving the overall commercial direction of the business. This position brings together strategic sales leadership with active sales involvement, people management, and building strong customer relationships across B2B, B2C, and retail channels. It comes with responsibility for revenue growth, commercial ownership, and decision making.
The Head of Sales works closely with the Chief Operating Officer and oversees the full sales department (including Team Leaders, Account Managers, and Sales Support). This role also partners with Buying, Product Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Marketing, and Design.
Main responsibilities :
- Build and deliver the annual commercial plan
- Lead the account management and sales support teams
- Research market and client needs, study trends and competitors
- Handle quotations, proposals, negotiations, and client presentations
- Grow the client base through outreach and partnerships
- Create and run sales campaigns together with marketing
- Report sales outcomes and KPIs to senior leadership
- Guarantee correct and consistent use of CRM and sales tools
- Represent the company in trade fairs and events
Requirements
Requirements :
Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Commerce, or a similar fieldMinimum 7 years of experience in sales and commercial team leadershipStrong ability to work independently and make senior level decisionsOperates as a strategic partner to top managementSolid knowledge of CRM tools and sales pipeline processesExcellent skills in Microsoft Excel and other Office applicationsStrong written and spoken EnglishProven background in international sales and trade fair participationExperience in building business models, pricing strategies, and long term plansAble to advise board level management and handle complex sales settingsWorking conditions
13th month bonus8% holiday allowanceA full-time contractRoom for personal growth and professional developmentAn excellent pension schemeStock Appreciation RightsLaptop and phoneA lease carAn extensive lunch and fresh fruitFreshly ground coffeeBoot camp, yoga, and other sporting activitiesA monthly massageDiscount on cool productsWeekly drinks on FridaysAn easily accessible office in AmsterdamA great team of colleaguesSalary from : €5000,- Salary to : €7000,-
Work location
Amsterdam - 4days ONSITE
Company description
The company is an ambitious import / trading company in non-food consumer products for daily use. They import products in the field of personal care, daily cleaning and office needs. The customer base includes nearly all supermarkets and non-food retailers in Benelux, France, and Germany.