Commercial Manager - European market | Midlands based
- Employer
- Henson Recruitment Ltd.
- Location
- Midlands: M1 Corridor
- Salary
- £35,000 - 40,000 + Bonus / Benefits
- Closing date
- 5 Oct 2016
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Marketing, Sales
What Brexit...?
Here is a unique opportunity to gain exposure working within the European market for a leading FMCG brand who are at the forefront of the UK grocery channel. With large expansion already implemented in the past 5yrs, the business is now eager to further expand across the European markets and hire someone with sales and marketing experience to execute the business plan in the regions.
The role is responsible for Trade Marketing activities, managing budget and co-ordinating agreed Consumer Activities within time and budget given in appropriate countries. You will also manage critical paths and follow and review administration procedures that are aligned with the specific regions and work closely with the UK NPD team for the launch of International SKUs. In addition to this, you will manage and work closely with European distributors building a strong business relationship alongside the UK Brand Marketing team with regards to packaging design, labelling, and ensuring local market regulations are recognised and incorporated.
The successful candidate will have the following criteria:-
- Must have Sales AND Marketing experience within an FMCG organisation
- Ability to demonstrate creativity and deliver brand activities
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills with the ability to present well
- Must be able to demonstrate tenacity in ensuring that agreed strategies are effectively and consistently implemented across all functions
- Solid project management skills
- Speak one other European language is beneficial
- Must be comfortable with working in the Midlands region on a daily basis =
- Degree educated
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