Booja Booja
Sales Manager (12–15 Month Fixed-Term Contract – Maternity Cover)
Join the Booja-Booja Team
We're looking for an experienced and commercially driven Sales Manager to join Booja-Booja on a 12–15 month fixed-term maternity cover contract.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, dedicated sales team while playing a key role in delivering our commercial strategy. We're looking for someone who not only has the skills and experience to drive sales growth but who will also be a great cultural fit for our values, our team and our much-loved brand.
About the Role
Reporting directly to the Managing Director and as a member of the Management Team, you'll be responsible for leading the sales function across all customer channels. You'll manage key customer relationships, identify new business opportunities, develop sales strategies and forecasts, and ensure the team delivers against revenue, margin and profitability targets.
You'll also coach and develop a small sales team, helping them achieve their full potential while maintaining the collaborative and supportive culture we're proud of.
What We're Looking For
We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
- Previous experience in a Sales Manager or Senior National Account Manager role.
- Proven experience managing and developing relationships with the UK's major grocery retailers is essential.
- Experience leading and developing a small sales team.
- Strong commercial negotiation and customer relationship management skills.
- Previous FMCG experience is essential, with confectionery or premium food experience highly desirable.
- A proven track record of delivering sales growth, managing key customer accounts and identifying new business opportunities.
- Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
- A hands-on, collaborative approach and someone who will be a positive fit for both our team and our brand.
What We Offer
- Fixed-term contract for 12–15 months
- Free on-site parking
- Single person healthcare eligibility
- Generous staff discount on our award-winning products
- A friendly, supportive and welcoming working environment
- The opportunity to work with a respected premium brand with strong values and exciting growth ambitions
Location
This role is fully office based at our headquarters in Little Melton, Norwich (NR9 3NP) with occasional, infrequent travel. Due to the collaborative nature of the role, hybrid working is not available.
If you're an experienced FMCG sales professional with established relationships across the UK's major retailers, a passion for developing people and customers, and you're looking to join a business with an exceptional brand and a genuinely supportive culture, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help shape the next chapter of Booja-Booja's success.
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