Head of Foodservice

The Company is seeking a Head of Foodservice to lead and drive growth across the out-of-home and foodservice channels. The successful candidate will be responsible for the commercial P&L, team leadership, and product launching within the sector. This hands-on role involves winning business, managing strategy, and ensuring the brand's presence and performance in various market segments, including wholesale, coffee chains, leisure, and independent retail. The Head of Foodservice will also be tasked with leading the execution of the commercial strategy, identifying and winning new business, and managing relationships with key operators, groups, and hospitality accounts. Applicants for the Head of Foodservice position at the company should have a proven track record in a commercial, sales, or account management leadership role within the FMCG industry, with a strong network in the foodservice and out-of-home sectors. The role requires a candidate with a solid understanding of route to market structures, wholesale operations, and a history of successfully managing and developing high-performing sales teams. The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, with excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills, and possess a strong leadership presence. The role is based in London and requires the ability to travel regularly for meetings and trade engagement.