Head of Wholesale + Field
An exciting opportunity awaits a commercially astute and sport-obsessed sales leader to take ownership of one of the most critical growth channels within a high-performing FMCG challenger brand.
An award-winning, high-growth FMCG challenger brand is seeking an exceptional Head of Wholesale & Field to accelerate its expansion across the UK. Operating at the intersection of impulse retail, fitness and wellness, the business has established itself as a category leader within natural energy and is recognised for its strong sustainability credentials.
This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving commercial growth across wholesale, gym and field sales channels while building best-in-class execution on the ground.
The Basics:
● Salary: Competitive, experience dependent
● Working Hours: Full-time
● Location: London, hybrid available
● Reporting to: Head of Sales
● Perks: Complimentary access to fitness facilities, adventure incentives, remote-working allowance, and team experiences
The Role...
1. Wholesale + Account Leadershop
Own and grow key wholesale accounts across impulse and sport/fitness channels
Develop and execute joint business plans with strategic partners
Drive distributor performance, particularly across major UK metro areas, with clear availability and distribution targets
Negotiate trade terms, pricing, and promotional investment to balance growth with long-term profitability
Act as the internal voice of the customer, influencing commercial and strategic decision-making
2. Field Sales + Team Leadership
Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing national field sales team
Build and deliver a structured expansion plan for field headcount, with clear ROI and performance metrics
Establish best-in-class in-store execution across convenience, grocery, and fitness environments
Set, track, and optimise KPIs focused on distribution gains, execution standards, and activation quality
Coach and develop team members to consistently exceed commercial and execution targets
3. Fitness + Wellness Growth
Own relationships with sport and fitness wholesalers, driving volume across premium gyms, independents, and health-focused retailers
Build and scale a dedicated gym strategy to secure long-term presence in a competitive fitness landscape
Identify and win new national gym and leisure accounts
Collaborate closely with marketing teams to deliver impactful fitness-led activations, events, and affiliate programmes
Leverage industry networks of personal trainers, gym owners, and fitness influencers to amplify brand presence
4. Commercial Strategy + P&L Ownership
Full ownership of the wholesale and field channel P&L
Drive profitable growth through disciplined forecasting, investment planning, and ROI management
Use commercial data and insights (e.g. EPOS, Nielsen, Kantar) to inform strategy and decision-making
The Person...
Minimum 3+ years’ experience in FMCG, ideally within impulse, sports retail, or wellness
Proven experience managing national accounts and/or leading field sales teams
Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable P&L ownership
Confident negotiator with a track record of building long-term customer partnerships
Highly data-literate, comfortable using EPOS and syndicated data to drive action
Inspirational, hands-on leader with the ability to motivate and develop high-performing teams
Strategic thinker with a strong executional mindset
Genuine passion for health, fitness, and sustainability
Your recruiter for this role is Izzy Roberts, Senior Recruiter at Jobs In. Fitness, and can be contacted simply by applying for this role below. Jobs In. Fitness are a fitness recruitment agency, specialising in hundreds of fitness jobs in the UK like these. If you are keen to be considered please ‘apply now’. Please note that only applicants matching the strict criteria above will be contacted as part of the recruitment process.
- Department
- SALES
- Locations
- Southwark
- Remote status
- Hybrid
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