Head of Sales UK&I

This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board.Choco is on a mission to enable the global food system to become sustainable by optimizing the way food is sold, ordered, distributed, and financed. Our AI-focused software connects distributors with their customers to operate waste-free and efficiently. A problem of this magnitude requires a massive scale and only the best people will be able to solve it. Are you in?Here's what we're up to: https://bit.ly/4fyXonBAt Choco, we're transforming how the food industry connects - and the UK/I market is a key part of that growth story. As our new Head of Sales UK/I, you'll lead a high-performing mid-market team and take our UK business to the next stage of maturity - scaling deal size, increasing sales velocity, and driving sustained new business growth.This is more than a quota-carrying role. You'll be shaping a commercial engine - designing repeatable outbound motions, coaching high-performing AEs, and paving the path to enterprise sales. You'll have full ownership of the UK/I market, with a direct line to leadership and influence over product, GTM, and future hiring.What You'll DoLead and coach a team of 4 AEs (plus dotted-line to 2 SDRs) to win and grow key distributor accountsBuild repeatable outbound motions that drive velocity, larger deals, and early multi-product adoptionSell into real businesses - often family-owned, relationship-driven, and complex to navigatePartner with SDRs, marketing, and product to generate pipeline and remove ERP blockersEstablish team rituals, elevate sales execution, and shape the UK go-to-market motionBe a sparring partner to leadership - bringing market insights and pushing strategic growthWhat You BringProven track record as a top AE turned sales leader, with 3+ years managing small, high-output teamsBuilt outbound-first teams - you don't wait for pipeline, you generate itLed mid-market cycles with complex buyers, short timelines, and growing deal sizesDeep understanding of selling into owner-led, offline industries - you know how real businesses buyHands-on coach and systems thinker - you build structure, not just pressureYour team trusts you: you bring clarity, empathy, and high standardsBased in London and ready to lead from the front - in the room, not from the sidelinesWhy ChocoReal ownership from day one - this isn't a handover, it's a buildFast track to enterprise leadership or future verticals (ads, manufacturers, etc.)Elite enablement: Command of the Message, strategic coaching, RevOps supportA mission with global scale - digitizing the food system across Europe and the USChoco was founded in 2018 in Berlin. Now, we are a dedicated team of over 200 Chocorians across Europe and the US. We seek hungry and humble individuals who embrace hard work, put our team first, and are committed to building a lasting company. Our mission demands urgency and speed while maintaining a long-term vision.In just five years, Choco has raised $328.5 million and achieved unicorn status in 2022, with a valuation of $1.2 billion. We're supported by some of the world's best investors like Bessemer Venture Partners, Insight Partners, Coatue Management, and LeftLane Capital.Choco is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to ensuring that our technology is available and accessible to everyone. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr