Commercial Controller - Top 4 Retail & Foodservice | Brand & Own Label | Yorkshire

Paul Nyman Consultancy are working in partnership with a leading FMCG business to recruit a Commercial Controller across Retail and Foodservice to lead a team from their Yorkshire HQ.

The Business

Our client are a company with over a deep rooted depth of expertise within their product area. With an operation that spans multiple channels both in the UK and Europe, our clients’ portfolio of products cover both branded & own-label and are the envy of many. Underpinning their success is a state-of-the-art manufacturing capability which allows them to produce products to their customers’ exact requirements. This platform has enabled the business to focus on an exciting growth strategy for the future. 

The Role 

As Commercial Controller Retail & Foodservice you will be charged with fully managing and growing the businesses retail and foodservice accounts. The role will be supported by a number of direct reports and will work closely with NPD, Category & Marketing to deliver success. The ability to accurately forecast and ensure a successful supply chain will be an integral facet to the role.

The Person

• You will have experience of operating in a senior commercial position or equivalent on one or more of the grocery MULTS and have a proven record of developing and executing strategic customer plans
• If this retail can be complemented by Foodservice experience that would be a significant advantage.
• Your CV will need to demonstrate a strong and consistent progression curve thus far
• As an individual you will be a determined team-player who is able to work effectively alongside an office team, whilst possessing the ability to pass on your experience and act as a mentor to junior members of the team.
• Longer term you will possess the attitude and aptitude to push on to higher levels of the commercial ladder and take advantage of the opportunities our client can offer your career.

The Opportunity 

As a company our client place a great value on its staff and team culture. Development and progression are at the forefront of their mentality. If you can show the determination and ability to push on to the next level your career goals can be fulfilled. 

Paul Nyman Consultancy specialise in the recruitment of FMCG Sales Jobs, Marketing jobs, NPD jobs & Category Jobs across the UK.