Head of Sales - 3rd party bottling

Posted: 29/04/26
Recruiter:Talent Guardian
Reference:3103414269
Type:Permanent
Industry: Construction, FMCG, Manufacturing, Media
Salary:£60,000 - £75,000 Annual
Location:Worcester, Worcestershire
Description:
  • Head of Sales
  • Worcestershire- 50% Hybrid
  • Bonus + Package
Head of SalesWorcestershire Hybrid (50%)£60,000-£75,000 + Bonus & Package This is a rare opportunity to join a fast-growing UK drinks business at a genuinely exciting moment in their journey. Having recently moved into a brand-new production and office facility off the back of significant expansion, this business operates a multi-brand portfolio with a unique commercial model that has driven impressive growth over recent years. With a strong premium and challenger-brand focus, they invest seriously in brand building, commercial growth and long-term customer partnerships. This Head of Sales hire is central to their ambitious plans to expand distribution further and the person who takes this role will have a real impact on where the business goes next.The Role As Head of Sales for Third Party Bottling, you will own and lead the development of the business's external bottling and brand partnerships. This is a senior commercial leadership position with genuine autonomy you will be the face of the business to partner brands and the senior link between those partners and internal production and operations teams.
  • Win, manage and grow long-term commercial partnerships with external drinks brands
  • Own all commercial negotiations, contracts, and ongoing partner relationships
  • Act as the senior interface between partner brands and internal production and operations teams
  • Bring an entrepreneurial and consultative approach offering solutions that create sustainable commercial wins for both sides
  • Play a key role in shaping the commercial strategy of a scaling, ambitious business
What We're Looking For
  • A senior commercial leader with experience in drinks, FMCG, bottling, drinks manufacturing or operations
  • A strong track record of managing complex, long-term B2B partnerships or contracts
  • Technical credibility a genuine understanding of distilling, production or bottling processes will set you apart
  • Comfortable and confident engaging with founders, owners and senior stakeholders
  • Commercially driven and relationship-led, with the confidence to operate and thrive in a scale-up environment
This role is being managed by Talent Guardian. Interviews are being arranged immediately please submit your CV without delay.All applications are treated in the strictest confidence. The client is not named at application stage.

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