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Channel Controller

Employer
Michael Page Sales
Location
England, Hertfordshire
Salary
£55000 - £65000 per annum
Closing date
4 Apr 2019

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Business Sector
Non Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
Sales

Job Details



Very exciting position as channel controller has just been by a market leading consumer business. The role involves leading the team and developing the Value retail and high street channel.

Client Details

My client are a well-known global and market leading consumer business who own some of the most well-known , iconic and innovative brands. Every year the business is recognised for over 80 awards and they continue to lead the market with new innovation and ideas. UK head office based in Hertfordshire.



Description

Channel Controller
  • Manage a team of 3 direct reports to deliver & exceed net sales and profitability targets, within agreed budgets and guidelines
  • Drive customer and category growth to outperform the market, and develop joint local business plans that further strengthen brands and business relationships
  • Activate strategic initiatives in conjunction with Customer Marketing, such as NPD launches and ATL promotional campaigns
  • Lead the merchandising strategy for the channel, working in close partnership with our dedicated field merchandising team
  • Create and foster a dynamic and ambitious team environment
  • Forecast accurately in close collaboration with Demand Planning and the customer to reflect the ongoing sales plan
  • Excel in cross-functional working with departments including Customer Marketing, Business Controlling & Operations








Profile

Channel Controller
  • Degree or equivalent level of education preferred
  • Demonstrable success in national account roles in relevant customers or retailers
  • Recent leadership experience or clear, demonstrable leadership potential
  • Experience of building joint business plans and P&L management
  • Fully conversant with the principles of brand marketing, category management & supply chain management
  • Strategic thinker with high level of commercial & business acumen
  • Excellent communicator & influencer with strong presentation skills
  • Strong problem-solving ability with the judgement and analytical ability to scrutinise internal & customer financial data
  • A natural aptitude for sales & self-starter attitude with a passion to succeed
  • Proficient IT skills and particularly Excel & PowerPoint






Job Offer

Channel Controller

Competitive Basic + Excellent Package

Company

Michael Page Sales UK is a leading professional recruitment consultancy covering permanent, interim and contract recruitment. We have UK wide coverage with ten offices located in London, Weybridge, Reading, Birmingham, Bristol, Leicester, St Albans, Manchester, Leeds and Glasgow. The core markets we serve are Consumer, Business Services, Media, IT/Telco, Financial Services, Healthcare and Technical Sales, with a dedicated person or team in each location specialising in each of these sectors. The clients we work with are as diverse as the candidates we represent; from Blue Chips to SMEs, and Sales Execs to Sales Directors. Our Consultants are typically from relevant sales backgrounds giving first hand experience of the roles we recruit for. We pride ourselves on delivering unrivalled service levels to our candidates and our clients, our track record of success over the past 20 years means we stand out.

Within our Consumer Sales Division we have consultants within each of the 10 offices who dedicate themselves to this sector and no other. Our specialist capability is demonstrated further as we focus on sub sectors such as food, drink, household, foodservice, consumer electronics, apparel, health & beauty, consumer healthcare, pet and sports. Some of our key clients include Colgate, Beiersdorf, Dr Oetker, Johnson & Johnson, Matthew Clark, PZ Cussons, Kellogg’s, 2 Sisters, Samsung, Seven Seas, Twinings, Unilever, Reckitt Benckiser, SC Johnson, Warburtons, InBev, Kettle Chips, Hallmark, Luxottica, McCain, Britvic, General Mills, and Molson Coors to name but a few!

Michael Page Sales UK is part of Michael Page International with operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. As well as looking for high quality candidates for our clients, we are also always looking for top talent to work for us

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