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Head of Grocery

Employer
Signature Career Management
Location
London
Salary
Extremely competitive with benefits
Closing date
10 Aug 2021

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

Job Details

Are you seeking a new and exciting role in a fast-paced FMCG business? This enterprising business have an amazing product that is game-changing for the industry and are set for massive things! Do you want to be part of this journey?

Signature Career Management are partnered with a start up FMCG business that have a developed a revolutionary product in a category that is going to explode! This is a business that have a strong emphasis on having healthier and most importantly, happier lives. A true to heart lifestyle brand that not only allows the consumer to optimize aspects of the lives, but a percentage of all sales that are made is given back to organisations and charities.

Sounds to go to be true, right?

At the forefront of the business are two founders with a fantastic amount of experience in the FMCG industry. Tied with the fact that there are some extremely interesting investors, this business is planned to really go places, and is ready to be the next Big Thing. This is an unbelievable opportunity to be part of something that is going to be HUGE and not one to be missed for those entrepreneurs at heart.

Based in Central London, (flexible working) you will be tasked with growing distribution of the off trade accounts (Top 4 Grocery focussed), and we’re looking for someone operating at Senior NAM/ Head of Channel lead to step into this role. You will have the opportunity to work closely with the founders, have responsibility to shape the strategy, build a team and put down the building blocks to make an immediate impact and shape the direction of the category.

Successful candidates will have –

  • 5-10 years experience in account management/development with P&L accountability
  • Top 4 Grocery Retail & Brand experience
  • Numerate, leverage data and measure ROI
  • Strategic in thought
  • Strong commercial ability and acumen
  • New business development
  • Collaborative and team orientated
  • Self-starter with a strong work ethic

Key Responsibilities –

  • Live the brand and represent our values to all stakeholders
  • Transform the brand position in this channel and elevate the brand to be THE main challenger over a short period of time
  • Show leadership within the business and clear communication to the team
  • Demonstrate drive and motivation to deliver across the off trade
  • Coach and develop more junior members of the team

On top of everything that has been mentioned, this role will include a Highly Competitive Basic Salary with an Excellent Benefits Package.

If you’re ready for the challenge then hit apply!

 

To apply directly please send a copy of your CV to liam@signaturecm.co.uk  or alternatively please apply via the link below.

Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive this is not always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, you have unfortunately not been shortlisted for this role.

Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.

Company

Signature Career Management’s passion is placing leading FMCG talent who go on to transform the performance of teams and organisations across the world.

We have a team of consultants who specialise solely within the Sales & Marketing functions of FMCG, enabling their collective knowledge and network to provide candidates a distinct advantage in their job search. Our consultants are targeted on feedback, not fees, so have your best interests at heart, and the candidates we place regularly go on to become our clients as they look to build out their own teams. This is testament to our relationship-led approach. 

If you don’t see any vacancies that interest you at this time but would like to work more proactively to secure your next role, please don’t hesitate in getting in touch. One of our consultants can talk you through how we can open doors to your next opportunity.  

Company info
Website
Telephone
0161 274 9184 / 020 3196 0869
Location
Signature Career Management
1st Floor, Ropewalks
Newton Street
Macclesfield
Cheshire
SK11 6QJ
GB

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