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Commercial Director – Plant-Based

Employer
Advocate Group
Location
London
Salary
Package dependant on experience
Closing date
20 May 2021

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

Job Details

Commercial Director – Plant-Based

Central London

Package dependant on experience

Do you want to be part of a business that is a market leader within the plant-based sector? With an innovative product and fantastic culture, this business is on a brilliant growth track, and as such looking for someone to join the team to lead the UK Commercial & NPD function. With a strong NPD pipeline and major listings agreed this business is only going from strength to strength, and you will be instrumental in the growth of this business.

You will have previously been part of a business that has gone from an embryonic stage to multiple millions in turnover or you will be able to demonstrate significant growth. You will have led and developed sales teams across the UK grocery market within a food or drink product, and you will have a passion for the food and drink sector. The business boasts a fantastic culture, and it is important that you must have the ability to not only bring technical expertise but support the cultural growth of the business moving forward.

The correct person will be highly valued within the business and will be responsible for driving the ambitious growth plan of the next phase of the business. You will have a team of 10 direct reports that you will motivate to deliver the founders vision of the business. You will join a business that is incredibly passionate about their product and the team and you will be influential in the growth of the business that has huge potential.

If this sparks your interest - get in touch!

Will.cattell@advocate-group.co.uk

0161 639 0080

Requirements

  • Demonstrable senior sales experience specifically in the food or drink industry
  • Demonstrable current experience with UK major multiples
  • Experienced in launching NPD into the UK market
  • Experience taking business from the embryonic stage through successful growth or equally experience in achieving significant growth across UK markets.
  • Proven track record of developing teams
  • Understanding of SME/Challenger brand business
  • Passion for driving business

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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