VP, Retail Sales & Growth Strategy

Talosats Careers; Leeds; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a Vice President, Retail Sales to own one of our largest retail business units in Europe. You will lead revenue, margin and profit performance with full P&L accountability, shaping strategy and building senior-level partnerships with major UK retailers.

Working across Operations, Technical, Category, Marketing and Innovation, you will drive growth, develop customer growth plans and lead a high-performing commercial team in a fast-paced, international food business.

Qualifications

• Significant senior commercial leadership experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a related consumer goods sector.
• Proven track record of leading and growing major retail accounts within the UK grocery or convenience sector.
• Experience managing large-scale commercial portfolios with full P&L responsibility.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen, including revenue growth, margin management, forecasting and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the commercial strategy for a major retail business unit.
• Lead revenue, margin and profit performance, with full P&L accountability.
• Build and strengthen strategic relationships with key retail customers at a senior level.
• Develop and execute customer growth plans that deliver long-term value for both customers and the business.
• Lead, coach and develop a multi-disciplinary commercial team across sales, category and customer marketing functions.
• Drive forecasting, budgeting and commercial planning activities, ensuring robust decision-making and resource allocation.
• Partner with Operations, Technical and Innovation teams to develop customer-focused solutions and growth opportunities.
• Identify market trends, risks and opportunities to ensure the business remains competitive and commercially agile.
• Contribute to the wider commercial leadership agenda, helping shape the future direction of Sofina Foods Europe's retail business.

Job description

Sofina Foods Europe is seeking a Vice President, Retail Sales to own one of our largest retail business units in Europe. You will lead revenue, margin and profit performance with full P&L accountability, shaping strategy and building senior-level partnerships with major UK retailers.

Working across Operations, Technical, Category, Marketing and Innovation, you will drive growth, develop customer growth plans and lead a high-performing commercial team in a fast-paced, international food business.