Sales Operations Team Leader

Sales Operations Team Leader | Nottingham (office based) | £42,000 - £45,000 + bonus & free parking. Lead the commercial back office of a fast-growing UK & Ireland foodservice supplier as the hands-on, detail-obsessed team leader who keeps the admin accurate and the KPIs on track. A genuine leadership role with real autonomy, direct exposure to the Directors, and the chance to shape how the office runs as the business scales.

Sales Operations Team Leader

About the Company
Our client is a fast-growing specialist supplier to the UK and Ireland foodservice market, sourcing, developing and delivering a focused range of high-quality frozen and ambient food products to wholesalers, distributors, restaurant groups and franchise operators. Built on strong customer relationships, exclusive manufacturing partnerships and an entrepreneurial, hands-on approach, they're scaling up their commercial back office to support the next stage of their growth - and this is a key leadership role within that.

The Package

* £42,000 - £45,000 per year + bonus incentives
* Nottingham, office based (Wheatcroft Business Park, just off the A52 ring road)
* Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (37.5 hours per week)
* Free on-site parking
* A genuine leadership role with real autonomy and direct exposure to the Directors
* The chance to shape how the back office runs - processes, standards and ways of working - as the business scales
* Sociable office with communal areas (pool table, kitchens) and tea/coffee/water provided
* Loads of amenities a two-minute walk away - McDonald's, Greggs, Subway, Costa, Aldi and a large garden centre

The Role & Requirements
This is a hands-on, admin-first leadership role - you'll take ownership of the accuracy and standards of the commercial back office, making sure the Sales Administration and Telesales teams get things done correctly and on time. That means owning the admin KPIs: Excel files completed accurately, every order input correctly from all its different sources (email, phone, WhatsApp), and order confirmations input right, every time. You'll lead, organise and develop the team day to day, check and quality-control their work, and roll your sleeves up to cover the desk yourself when the team's on annual leave. To be considered you'll need previous experience leading or supervising an office-based admin or operations team, a genuinely strong administrative background with excellent attention to detail, strong Excel and Microsoft 365 skills, and the confidence to hold standards and manage performance. Any experience in foodservice, wholesale, FMCG, distribution or a growing SME is a bonus.

Interested?
If you're an organised, accountable admin or operations leader who takes real pride in things being done properly, apply now or message me directly for a confidential chat. This vacancy is being advertised by Aaron Wallis Recruitment and Training Limited operating as an Employment Agency, registered in England No. 6356563. View our Privacy Policy and Candidate Privacy Notice

Posted: 17/09/2026