EU Retail Growth Manager - FMCG & Meat

Kepak Group; France; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Paid Maternity Leave

Further Education support

Refer a Friend Scheme

Bike to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Kepak Group is seeking an ambitious EU Retail Development Manager to lead the development and execution of our European retail growth strategy. This role will identify and secure new direct-to-retail opportunities, strengthen existing customer relationships, and deliver sustainable growth across key European markets, with frequent travel across the EU.

Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, NPD, Finance, and Marketing teams, you will drive strategic retail initiatives from

Qualifications

• Proven business development experience in the FMCG industry.
• Knowledge of retail category management and retail sales channels.
• Fluency in English; working proficiency in other EU languages a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Kepak's long-term EU Retail Development Strategy to support growth ambitions across Europe.
• Identify and secure new retail opportunities while managing and growing existing accounts.
• Build strong relationships with retailers, buyers, category teams, distributors and other stakeholders.
• Lead commercial negotiations, tender processes, pricing strategies and contract management to hit sales and margin targets.
• Drive retail operating model development and establish scalable frameworks for finished-product growth.
• Collaborate with NPD and Category teams to deliver innovative solutions aligned with trends.
• Lead cross-functional projects to ensure successful delivery of new retail initiatives.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and shopper insights to identify opportunities.
• Champion sustainability initiatives by aligning customer objectives with Kepak's strategy.

Skills

FMCG experience

Retail development

Negotiation

Relationship management

Strategic sales

Budget management

English fluency

EU languages

Driving licence

EU work permit

Education

Business, agribusiness or related field

Job description

Kepak Group is seeking an ambitious EU Retail Development Manager to lead the development and execution of our European retail growth strategy. This role will identify and secure new direct-to-retail opportunities, strengthen existing customer relationships, and deliver sustainable growth across key European markets, with frequent travel across the EU.

Working closely with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, NPD, Finance, and Marketing teams, you will drive strategic retail initiatives from