Commercial Controller (Grocery): Food

Michael Page; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food sector seeks a Controller to manage a team and drive profitability. This role involves strategic planning, client relationship management, and overseeing market trends. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in private label goods within the FMCG market and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Bonus

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private label goods in the UK FMCG market.
• Must have working knowledge of UK grocery.

Responsibilities

• Direct and develop a team of National Account Managers.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients.
• Provide regular reports to senior management on sales performance.

Skills

Leadership

Client Relationship Management

Strategic Planning

Communication

Presentation

Job description

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Base pay range

The Controller will lead and manage a team to drive sales and profitability within private label goods. This role requires strategic planning and execution, as well as managing key client relationships.

Our client is a well-established food business and household brand, as well as a major private label supplier. With ambitious growth plans, they are continuing to grow and expand their portfolio across the FMCG industry.

Description

• Direct, oversee and develop a team of National Account Managers
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance profitability
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients
• Monitor and stay ahead of market trends and competitor activities within F&B
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure promotional plans are executed
• Work closely with supply to ensure demand is met
• Provide regular reports to senior management on sales performance

Profile

• Proven experience of working in private label goods in the UK FMCG market
• Must have a working knowledge of UK grocery
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Strong strategic planning and execution abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to be in London 2-3 days a week

Job Offer

• Bonus

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Fruit and Vegetable Preserves Manufacturing

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