Commercial Controller Grocery: Food

The Controller will lead and manage a team to drive sales and profitability within private label goods. This role requires strategic planning and execution, as well as managing key client relationships.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established food business and household brand, as well as a major private label supplier. With ambitious growth plans, they are continuing to grow and expand their portfolio across the FMCG industry.

Description

• Direct, oversee and develop a team of National Account Managers
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance profitability
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients
• Monitor and stay ahead of market trends and competitor activities within F&B
• Collaborate with marketing to ensure promotional plans are executed
• Work closely with supply to ensure demand is met
• Provide regular reports to senior management on sales performance

Profile

• Proven experience of working in private label goods in the UK FMCG market
• Must have a working knowledge of UK grocery
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Strong strategic planning and execution abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Must be able to be in London 2-3 days a week

Job Offer

• £90k-£100k annual salary
• £6.6k car allowance
• Bonus
• Competitive pension contribution + extra benefits