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UK Commercial Manager

Employer
Advocate Group
Location
Homebased
Salary
Competitive Salary
Closing date
20 Mar 2019

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

Job Details

Role: UK Commercial Manager
Location: Home Based
Package: £COMPETITIVE

We are representing a heritage but forward thinking FMCG business which has strong own label partnerships here in the UK. They are a very well established European Manufacturer that compete in a significant non-food product category that consumer’s love! With significant expertise in relation to NPD, they have a complimentary range of listings and fantastic product pipeline. This is a great time to join as they now investing to develop further, strengthen their customer partnership and increase their profitability.

They are looking for an ambitious individual with own label experience to grow and develop their business. Initially the responsibility is concentrated on one key customer within the discounter channel. You will manage a significant £10Million + P&L, lead the commercial agenda and drive a partnership approach to continue and grow what is already a successful relationship. Following this there will be significant opportunity to be involved in new customer acquisition and additional retailer partnerships.

From an NPD perspective, you will own the process from concept to final design, working in close cooperation with the Project Manager based in Europe.

You are smart, ambitious and determined and MUST have own label FMCG National Account Management experience. Discounter experience/knowledge is also required. Non-food is a strong desirable but we are open to discussing with individuals looking to make a product area change. You are now looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to lead and develop a £Multi-Million National Account as well as seeking out new retail partnerships. You understand how to manage cross functional customer relationships working closely with NPD and your analytical skills are a strength. To stand out you must be able to influence others and achieve results in this competitive and dynamic market.

For more information on this exclusive opportunity. Please send your CV to Lee McNally (lee.mcnally@advocate-group.co.uk) or call 0161 639 0080 / 07495621853 .

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Company

We are a leading recruitment partner to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. Brand advocate representation, with a focus on inclusive hiring, is central to our ethos and ethics.

As talent partner to some of the most exciting global names, innovators, and challenger brands, we have a proven track record of not only sourcing top talent, but improving employer brand, candidate journey, and talent acquisition strategies. Our specialist consultants plug directly into your brand to act as your talent team, or work alongside your existing talent function. 

Being consumer product-centric means that our candidate and client partners can draw on our deep networks, proven processes, and highly trained talent specialists. 

Our aim is to: identify, engage, assess, and provide exceptional consumer product talent, always with the candidate journey at the forefront of mind.

What Do We Offer?

  • 3:1 interview-to-placement ratio.

That means that, for every three candidates we have out on interview, one is getting the job.

  • 96% employee retention.

Our retention rate is market leading – 96% of the people that we place are still with that organisation at least 12 months later.

  • 92% right-first-time shortlists.

Of the placements we make in roles that we work exclusively (which is the vast majority), 92% are hired from our hired from our first shortlist.

  • 28 days average time to hire.

From briefing to offer, our average turnaround time is 28 days.

Our Recruitment Solutions:

Search & Selection | Project Recruitment | Embedded Talent | Executive Search | Contract Recruitment | Market Mapping

Contact Us Today to Discuss Your Next Recruitment Project:

📞 0333 772 7200
📩 workwithus@advocate-group.co.uk
💻 https://www.advocate-group.co.uk/

Company info
Website
Telephone
0333 772 7200
Location
The Advocate Group
No. 1 Spinningfields, WeWork
Quay Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 3JE
GB

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