Want to be part of a UK hub, in a global business that is scaling rapidly, evolving fast and radically changing the decades-old delivery universe? If so, read on, as we’re looking for a ­­­­National Independent Sales Controller to join our Network team!

Our mission? To switch up the status quo and become the UK’s leading out-of-home business. With a fast-growing network of thousands of smart lockers, hundreds of leading retail partners and the launch of our transformative Send service, we’re bringing freedom to anyone with a parcel.

At InPost UK, we’re building an unparalleled group of talent that’s committed to help us power our mission to reshape the way parcels move, and redefine eCommerce logistics. Our team is packed full of top-notch experts in e-commerce, technology, scale-up growth, sustainability, logistics and supply chain. We’re a passionate bunch with high ambition – we collaborate, innovate, support each other, and leave egos at the door.

About the role: 

The Independent Sales Controller is a senior leader within our Independent Network Sales team, reporting directly into the Head of Network Sales. This role is fully accountable for the strategic and commercial sales performance of the Independent business. You will lead, coach, and inspire a team of Regional Sales Managers to deliver measurable growth while also playing a key role in shaping the future sales strategy for the UK Independent market. With 28,000+ contacts in our existing database, and access to over 57,000 independent retailers and 115,000 independent hospitality sites across the UK, this is a highly visible role with direct impact on our ability to scale our network footprint.

What you’ll be doing:

• Strategic Leadership – Define and deliver the UK Independent Network sales strategy, aligning regional execution with national growth priorities and ensuring sustainable performance.
• Performance Ownership – Take full accountability for commercial outcomes in the region, including contract volume, quality, profitability, and pipeline health.
• Data & Insight Leadership – Own and present performance reporting, forecasts, and insights at senior leadership meetings, influencing future investment and strategic decisions.
• Player/Coach Leadership – Lead, inspire, and develop a team of Regional Sales Managers. Set clear objectives, monitor performance, and build capability across the team to deliver consistent results.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration – Partner closely with Marketing, Operations, and Customer Success teams to ensure a seamless customer experience and maximise lifetime value of our Independent partners.
• Gatekeeper of Standards – Ensure the highest levels of professionalism, compliance, and commercial rigor in all customer interactions and deal structures.
• Future Growth Planning – Shape the long-term market strategy, identifying new opportunities, and building scalable frameworks for expansion.

What we need from you:

We’re looking for a strategic, commercially minded sales leader who thrives in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment. You’ll be equally comfortable in the details of deal-making and data analysis as you are in the boardroom influencing senior stakeholders.

We’d be particularly excited to hear from you if the below sounds like you:

• Proven track record of leading field sales managers.
• Strategic sales planning experience, able to translate business objectives into execution plans that deliver sustainable growth.
• Background in FMCG, Retail, Tech, or related industries, ideally within complex, multi-site sales environments.
• A hands-on leader – able to balance coaching, performance management, and individual contribution.
• Strong analytical capability, adept at interrogating CRM data, pipeline metrics, and performance reports to drive decision-making.
• Confident communicator who can own performance reporting at senior forums, challenging and influencing where needed.
• Expertise in CRM discipline and sales process management, ensuring data integrity and efficiency in forecasting.
• Resilient, curious, and commercially astute – able to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

We love to reward our people for the great work they do:

🌞 Enhanced Annual Leave – 26 Days Plus the Option to Buy Additional Days per year
More time for you to relax, explore, and enjoy life.

🌟 Vitality Health Care
Stay healthy and happy with our top-notch health coverage.

🌍 Work from Anywhere – 4 Weeks per year
Embrace the freedom to work remotely abroad for up to 4 weeks per year, allowing you to explore new horizons while staying connected.

👶 Enhanced Parental Leave
We support you during those precious family moments.

🌳 Volunteering Days
Take a paid day to make a difference in your community

🏡 Hybrid Working (Role suitability dependent)
We innovate, collaborate and optimise by coming together 3 days per week in the office

🐶 Bring Your Dog to Work Day (Every Friday)
Make every Friday pawsitively amazing!

The InPost process:

We pride ourselves on our candidate experience. We want to make this as straightforward as possible, for you and for us! We will try our best to get back to you within a few days to let you know if we’d like to take you to the first stage. This normally involves a 20 minute chat with our Talent Team. If we both feel the connection, you’ll then go through another one or two stages, depending on the level of the role.

At InPost, we love uniqueness. Our strength is our people. 

We strive to create an open, equal, inclusive environment in which everyone has the opportunity to flourish and be themselves.