Commercial Strategy & Planning Director (FMCG)

Michael Page; London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and personal care giant is seeking a strategically minded individual to lead their UK & EU expansion. The role involves developing growth strategies, managing projects, and collaborating with stakeholders. This is an exciting opportunity to join a blue-chip brand at the forefront of market entry.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

20% Bonus

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Background in management consulting, FMCG experience preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a growth roadmap for UK & EU expansion.
• Lead portfolio expansion planning and evaluate new categories.
• Manage end-to-end execution of strategic projects.

Skills

Strategic Mindset

Financial Modelling

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

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My client is seeking a strategically minded, analytical candidate, with a background in management consulting, looking to move into an FMCG environment.

Our client is a health and personal care giant in the Australian market, and are embarking on the next stage of their growth by expanding into the UK & EU. With some key partnerships already agreed and a date for the UK launch, they are on the hunt for a strategically minded individual to help with their expansion across the UK & EU.

Description

• Develop and execute a growth roadmap for UK & EU expansion, ensuring scalable and profitable market entry
• Lead portfolio expansion planning, evaluating new categories and brands to introduce into the market
• Identify and develop opportunities for new customer acquisition, retail partnerships, and eCommerce growth
• Develop and maintain financial models to assess market entry, pricing, P&L projections, and commercial viability
• Lead commercial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning to drive strategic decisions
• Manage the end-to-end execution of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines
• Implement go-to-market strategies for new brands and product launches
• Act as a key liaison between the UK/EU team and global stakeholders, ensuring alignment on strategic priorities
• Build strong relationships with retail partners, distributors, and key external stakeholders to drive market expansion.
• Influence cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams.

Profile

The successful applicant should have:

• A background in management consulting, experience working on FMCG projects preferred but not essential
• A strategic mindset with experience in financial modelling & data analysis, project management and cross-functional leadership
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholders
• The desire to leave a consulting firm to move in-house to a consumer brand
• Be a hungry, driven, self-starter with an intrinsic desire to succeed
• Actively want to be around people and in the Central London office 4 days a week

Job Offer

• A competitive salary £90,000 -£110,000 with flex
• 20% bonus
• Hybrid working, 4 days in Liverpool Street
• An exciting opportunity to join a blue-chip brand and be at the forefront of their UK & EU expansion

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Consulting, Project Management, and Strategy/Planning

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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