TRADE SECTOR CONTROLLER

Fidelis Partners; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of food products is seeking a Trade Sector Controller. This role involves developing sales strategies and leading a team to drive growth within the UK retail channel. The ideal candidate will have extensive foodservice experience, especially with major UK retailers, and outstanding people management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in foodservice.
• Experience with major UK retailers.
• Trading experience at SNAM/Controller level.

Responsibilities

• Lead the sales strategy and people plan for the UK retail channel.
• Focus on harnessing business opportunities and team capabilities.
• Contribute to the overall results of the organization.

Skills

People management

Relationship-building

Commercial acumen

Collaboration

Resilience

Results orientation

Job description

Our client is a global supplier of custom value-added food products to the world's leading foodservice and retail food brands. As one of the largest privately held companies in the United States, they offer unparalleled resources and reach. Now is a great time to consider a career with a food solutions business that is in significant growth. They are looking to identify a Trade Sector Controller.

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In this role, you’ll be responsible for growth through the development and effective leadership of the sales strategy and people plan for the UK retail channel.

With an existing team of experienced account managers already in situ, this role will focus on harnessing both business opportunities and the capability of the team.

The client values a leadership style that is motivational, supportive, trustworthy, and empowering.

This is a high-profile role. As Trade Sector Controller, you’ll be a key member of the sales leadership team, contributing to the overall results of the organization.

If you fit the following criteria, we should talk:

• Experience in foodservice.
• Experience with major UK retailers.
• Trading experience at SNAM/Controller level.
• Extensive commercial experience.
• Experience working in complex internal teams.
• People management experience.
• Resilience, drive, and results orientation.
• Collaborative team player.

In short, our client is looking for a genuine ‘foodie’ with exceptional people management skills, relationship-building abilities, and proven commercial acumen expected at this level.

The role is home-based with access to the nationwide business units and involves travel across the UK to clients.

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