Commercial Director UK
- Employer
- Nigel Wright Recruitment
- Location
- Manchester
- Salary
- £120000 - £140000 Per Annum £120,000 - £140,000 + Car + Bonus + Equity options
- Closing date
- 20 Mar 2019
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Other Job Function
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Job Details
The Client
Our client is an entrepreneurial Food Group operating with multiple brands in the UK and internationally. Due to some impressive growth numbers over the last 4 years they are looking to strengthen their board with the appointment of a UK Commercial Director. The role will take ownership of a growing team, new business development and detailed P&L management, working closely with all departments and external suppliers to formulate long term profitable trading strategies
Key Responsibilities
• Develop and implement a business plan that supports the growth of key brands
• Provide guidance and leadership across the commercial team
• Work with board members to achieve team targets in line with company objectives
• Develop team members and provide structure, targets, and people leadership
• Manage key supplier relationships across the UK
• Manage relationships with bakeries
• Establish strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Continuously look for ways to improve upon performance and be comfortable challenging established practices when necessary
• Work closely with marketing team and provide insight and support.
The Person
The successful candidate will have gained senior commercial leadership experience in a branded Food business. The organisation have a real entrepreneurial approach and so run a lean operation, candidates should be able to demonstrate a level of autonomy and ability to flex from the operational to the strategic.
Company
Nigel Wright is a leading pan-European recruitment consultancy, with a specialist division dedicated to recruiting for the FMCG marketplace. We recruit for both manufacturing and sales and marketing positions, ranging from graduate to board level positions. Our consultants are experienced industry professionals, who have worked in manufacturing environments and commercial positions in the food and drink industry. This experience, coupled with our recruitment expertise ensures that we are well placed to offer candidates and clients insightful, relevant advice.
Company info
- Website
- http://www.nigelwright.com/
- Telephone
- 0191 222 0770 or 020 7405 3921
- Location
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Lloyds Court, 78 Grey Street, Newcastle
25 Southampton Buildings, London
Newcastle and London
NE1 6AF, WC2A 1AL
GB
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