Kitchen Studio Channel Leader – UK & Ireland

electrolux; Luton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Development opportunities

Pension up to 8%

25 days holiday

Sick pay

Healthcare plan

Life insurance

Staff discount

EAP program

Calm app subscription

Company car / car allowance

Sales bonus

Job summary

Electrolux Group is seeking a commercially minded sales leader to own the Kitchen Studios channel strategy across the UK & Ireland. Reporting to the Sales Director UK & Ireland, you will drive growth, profitability, and market share while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will lead a team of four (Field Sales Managers and Key Account specialists) and influence a wider 15-person channel organisation, partnering with marketing, product and customer development to launch new

Qualifications

• Significant sales and account management experience within a commercial consumer goods business.
• Experience leading and developing successful sales teams.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including forecasting, budget management, and business planning.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels.
• Proven ability to build long-term customer partnerships and deliver profitable growth.
• Strong analytical skills, with confidence using data and market insights to drive decisions.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience, curiosity, and collaborative leadership style.
• Knowledge of retail, kitchen, appliance, or related channels will be an advantage

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver the Kitchen Studios channel strategy, ensuring sustainable growth, profitability, and achievement of commercial targets.
• Build and strengthen relationships with independent kitchen retailers, key accounts, and industry partners to maximise long-term business opportunities.
• Lead commercial negotiations, annual trading agreements, and investment plans that create value for both customers and Electrolux.
• Identify market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to drive channel growth and enhance market share.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and customer development teams to deliver successful product launches and retail activation plans.
• Monitor sales performance, forecasts, and KPI delivery, using data and insight to inform commercial decisions and optimise results.
• Develop and inspire a high-performing sales team through coaching, leadership, and a culture of accountability and collaboration.
• Represent the Kitchen Studios channel within the wider UK and European commercial organisation, ensuring alignment with broader business priorities.

Skills

Sales leadership

Account management

Forecasting

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Retail knowledge

Job description

Electrolux Group is seeking a commercially minded sales leader to own the Kitchen Studios channel strategy across the UK & Ireland. Reporting to the Sales Director UK & Ireland, you will drive growth, profitability, and market share while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

You will lead a team of four (Field Sales Managers and Key Account specialists) and influence a wider 15-person channel organisation, partnering with marketing, product and customer development to launch new