Culina Group

Food & Drinks Logistics

SalesController

Lutterworth, United Kingdom FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Sales Controller at Culina Group. Skills: Sales Forecasting, CRM Administration, Sales Analytics, Commercial Modelling. Support sales forecasting process. Analyse sales performance”

What You'll Achieve.

Ensure revenue targets are achievable; Margins are protected; Decision-making is grounded in robust data; Performance is tracked with clarity and accountability; Strengthen commercial decision-making; Improve performance visibility; Ensure accurate reporting and pipeline visibility; Enhance sales productivity and transparency

Industry & Context.

Food & Drinks Logistics
Problems you'll solve

Challenge assumptions constructively; Identify risks and opportunities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Hands-on experience administering a major CRM platform, Experience with dashboard building and reporting tools, Sales analytics and forecasting capabilities, Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in Excel, CRM systems, and reporting tools such as Power BI, Experience in forecasting, pricing, margin analysis, and commercial modelling, Ability to interpret complex data and communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders, High attention to detail with a disciplined and structured approach to governance

Nice to Have

Experience in B2B sales environments such as logistics, manufacturing, technology, or professional services

What You'll Do.

Support sales forecasting process

Analyse sales performance

Provide weekly and monthly reporting

Support annual budgeting

Lead pipeline and forecast accuracy analysis

Oversee sales processes

Drive continuous improvement

Act as CRM subject matter expert

Provide training and support

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations; Act as trusted advisor to BD Excellence Director and sales leadership; Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Marketing; Present insights to senior stakeholders; Work jointly with IT

Communication Scope

Communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders; Present insights and recommendations clearly and compellingly

Full Job Description

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! The Sales Controller is responsible for driving commercial performance by providing financial insight, sales governance, forecasting accuracy, and operational discipline across the sales organisation. The role partners closely with Sales, Finance, and Operations to ensure revenue targets are achievable, margins are protected, and decision-making is grounded in robust data. This person acts as the conscience of the sales team, ensuring performance is tracked with clarity and accountability. Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities * Commercial Performance & Forecasting * Support the end-to-end sales forecasting process, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment with business targets. * Analyse sales performance, pipeline health, conversion rates, and margin trends to identify risks and opportunities. * Provide weekly and monthly reporting packs for senior leadership, highlighting key insights and recommended actions. * Support annual budgeting, target-setting, and strategic planning cycles. * Lead pipeline and forecast accuracy analysis to strengthen commercial decision-making and improve performance visibility. * Business Partnering & Stakeholder Management * Act as a trusted advisor to the BD Excellence Director and sales leadership team. * Challenge assumptions constructively and support data-driven decision-making. * Collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Marketing to ensure cross-functional alignment. * Present insights and recommendations to senior stakeholders in a clear and compelling way. * Sales Operations, CRM & Process Improvement * Oversee sales processes, CRM discipline, and data quality to ensure accurate reporting and pipeline vi

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