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Commercial Director - Leading FMCG Brand (Non-Food)

Employer
Recruitment Revolution
Location
North Manchester
Salary
Highly competitive salary package
Closing date
20 Feb 2017

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Finance, Marketing, Retail Management, Sales

Job Details

Commercial Director - Leading FMCG Brand (Non-Food)

Our client is a family owned branded producer of quality non-food consumer goods supplying leading multiple retailers. The leading brands they own are household names, their products are used in nearly every home in the UK. They now have an ambitious plan to significantly build upon their £40m turnover both through the introduction of exciting new products and also by growing substantially their overseas markets.

Employing 400 worldwide but head-quartered in the UK, this unique business designs and manufactures products in North Manchester yet operates international bases in Germany, France, the USA & China. 

The company has world class products, facilities and systems. It also has a dynamic can do approach to business and is regarded as a great place to work. It is profitable and well financed.

This new position has been created both to strengthen the management team, not only to facilitate commercial development but also to provide for future succession in the business. This thus presents an extremely rare and attractive opportunity for the correct candidate to join (at the highest level) a fantastic business that is going places. 

This new role will report directly to the CEO whilst operating as an integral part of the Senior Management Team. 

The Commercial Director Role:

This is a varied role with wide boundaries, but this will require taking charge of key departments and teams in order to fulfil the remit which is to enhance the commercial performance of the business. This will involve management of differing teams and functions as business needs demand.

Some examples of activities are as follows.

+ To manage key Sales and Marketing activities. This might include existing teams or new projects / teams for entry into new markets.
+ To have responsibility and oversight for Key Foreign subsidiaries, developing strategies and management structures to take the company’s products successfully to these markets.
+ To identify and manage the integration of acquisitions.
+ To take control of key customer relationships. Particularly where there is significant opportunity or significant risks or problems to resolve.
+ To develop and execute strategies for entering into new markets or for new products. Recruiting and managing key staff as appropriate. 
+ Ensure the company’s values, culture and ethics are embedded.
+ To deputise for either the Chief Exec or MD in managing the business in the widest sense for significant periods of time. It is the intention that this role will lead to the long term management responsibility of the business for the correct candidate.

The ideal candidate:

+ Is likely to already be a Senior Manager / Director in a significant branded FMCG business. You will likely have considerable Blue Chip Sales and Marketing experience at the highest level and be fluent in how international multiple retailers operate. 
+ Have the intellect and capability to rise to virtually any business challenge and the depth of understanding of commerce and finance to understand business performance and to reach long term goals.
+ A proven track record of success in growing the profitability and sales of an organisation.
+ Internationally focussed, understanding the opportunities and challenges that this brings and understanding how to navigate these to achieve success. 
+ A pedigree involving high level of skills in people management experience and team building.
+ Ability to view the bigger picture and build credible strategies to achieve desired vision and outcomes
+ Excellent commercial judgement, (including common sense) with good decision making skills
+ Solutions focused with excellent problem solving, analytical and constructive challenge skills
+ Accustomed to delivering in a demanding, high paced organisation
+ High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance. Putting the business interests first while being sensitive to all stakeholders concerns.
+ Energetic, highly motivated, with an enquiring mind and passion for excellence and innovation in pursuit of business growth and success. You will be able to converse with people at all levels without being regarded as aloof or “ivory tower”.
+ Enthused and passionate about what you do. Enthusiastic about the capability to make a real difference and positive contribution.

If you think the above sounds like you then we would love to hear from you. 

Please include details of your location and current salary details with your application.

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We’re Talent Acquisition Specialists that founded change in 2005. Since then we’ve helped over 2500 clients grow, prosper and lead.

# Our Story

Frustrated by poor experiences with traditional agencies, our founders (just two regular candidates), decided that the outdated industry needed modernising and a new balance of power. In 2005, a new kind of agency model was born, putting the client and candidate at the heart of the experience whilst removing the pushy sales, schmooze and high fees.

# What makes us different?

Aside from a sensible fee model, custom technology and a direct unhindered path to candidates we…

…don’t sell candidates and we don’t sell jobs: we facilitate relationships and champion the process of ‘organic hiring’ to help create stronger and longer-lasting engagements.

# Who we work with

With an industry reputation for delivering results we are the go-to talent finders for tech start-ups to global brands who all demand the best service and talent.

From business owners hiring 2 people a year to Internal Recruiting teams hiring 200+ people a year, RR sources talent across all sectors and levels.

# Reputation

Our expertise has also been called upon by some of the leading job boards including the UK’s No1. Reed.co.uk.

Recruitment Revolution is a member of the REC with a 100% compliance pass rate and holds a Feefo 5* Platinum Award for Service.

For more information please contact Team RR on 0800 294 3113 or visit https://www.recruitmentrevolution.com

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Telephone
08452239480
Location
12 Castle Hill
Castle Hill House
Windsor
Berkshire
SL4 1PD
GB

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