Channel Manager (Retail)

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; Remote; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic challenger brand in the UK soft drinks industry is seeking a Channel Manager to spearhead their retail channel. This role involves managing key accounts, driving retail performance, and contributing to the growth strategies of a forward-thinking startup. Candidates should possess FMCG experience and a strong understanding of category management to succeed in this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Car allowance

20% bonus

Qualifications

• Experience working with UK top 4 grocery customers.
• Experience in a startup environment advantageous.
• Strong understanding of category management techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage key grocery accounts such as Sainsburys and Asda.
• Responsible for retail P&L delivery.
• Manage a NAM.

Skills

FMCG experience

Category management techniques

Interpreting data

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Marvel is partnered with a very exciting name in the soft drinks industry — a disruptive brand making serious waves in the UK. With a bold presence in retail and ambitious growth plans, this is a company that blends energy and creativity.

They are a really exciting start-up looking for a Channel Manager to manage their retail channel.

Salary: £65-75k + car and 20% bonus

Ways of working: remote but must be happy to travel

Why this role?

This is a category-challenger that’s redefined the functional drinks space — high-performing, trend-driven, and backed by a huge fan base! This is a fantastic opportunity to deliver and build your own retail team.

The Brand...

This is a really exciting challenger brand who already have a very strong brand-awareness, and they're working with a number of UK customers and looking to expand its retail presence further.

The Role…

As a Channel Manager, you will be managing key grocery accounts such as Sainsburys and Asda and have responsibility for delivery of the retail P&L. You will also be managing a NAM.

• FMCG experience.
• Experience working with UK top 4 grocery customers.
• Experience working for a startup would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of category management techniques and insight generation.
• Skilled in interpreting and using data from multiple sources.

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