Head of Convenience and Foodservice

Our client: 

• An instantly recognizable brand with unrivalled success
• Have become the category leader in the UK through continued innovation and acquisition  
• Renowned for nurturing talent and offering cross functional progression
• Due to promotion are seeking a dynamic and driven leader to manage one of the biggest teams in the business

The role: 

• A Head of Channel role, with sole commercial responsibility for Convenience and Foodservice customers
• Be responsible for developing and driving the commercial strategy both within team and across the organisation
• Lead and develop a large team of direct and indirect reports with 2^nd tier line management responsibility
• Work with the SLT and be responsible for shaping the long-term strategy of the brands in channel
• Be responsible for top to top negotiations and driving successful JBP’s.

Ideal candidate: 

• MUST be Blue Chip trained with a background in a large FMCG Brand
• Have experience of leading large teams to commercial success
• Will have a diverse customer background – preferably with an understanding of Top 4 Retail
• Possess an inquisitive and entrepreneurial mindset to challenge the status quo and invigorate the channel
• Be an expert communicator and able to influence at board level
• Possess experience managing complex P&L’s and negotiating JBP’s
• Be agile and be able to deal with change

Benefits & details:  

• Highly Competitive Base Salary with OTE c.£120K + benefits
• Bonus, company car and package 
• Be a part of a culture with a track record of cross functional progression

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