Commercial Strategy & Planning Director (FMCG)

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategically minded individual to spearhead their expansion into the UK & EU. This exciting role involves developing growth roadmaps, managing strategic projects, and fostering partnerships to drive market entry. The successful candidate will leverage their management consulting background and financial acumen to influence cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with global stakeholders. With a competitive salary and a hybrid working model, this opportunity offers a unique chance to be at the forefront of a blue-chip brand's growth journey.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

20% Bonus

Hybrid Working

Exciting Opportunities

Qualifications

• Background in management consulting with FMCG experience preferred.
• Strategic mindset with strong financial modelling and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a growth roadmap for UK & EU expansion.
• Lead commercial forecasting and budgeting for strategic decisions.

Skills

Management Consulting

Financial Modelling

Data Analysis

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Job description

• Join an established Australian beauty company as they launch into the UK & EU
• Support the GM in market expansion across the UK & EU

About Our Client

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.

Job 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.

The Successful Applicant

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

What's on 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