SNAM / Country Manager Food: Grocery OR Foodservice - Michael Page Retail : Job Details

This is an exciting opportunity for an established SNAM or Country Manager to launch and grow a leading potato speciality business in the UK market. The candidate can have a background in either foodservice or private label grocers, and be either a NAM/SNAM looking to grow, or an established Country Manager.

Client Details

Our client is a leading potato speciality business, turning over c. $250m globally and competing with the leading global businesses in their countries of operation. Their next target is to enter the UK market, and are looking for a sales person to drive growth, with future opportunities to hire and build a team. The initial focus will be EITHER foodservice or private label grocery, so candidates from either background can apply.

Description

• Drive growth across either foodservice or private label grocery, with future opportunities in branded grocery
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including distributors and retailers
• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve business growth within the UK market
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth
• In line with growth, hire and build a UK sales team, expanding into branded grocery and QSR
• Collaborate with the marketing team to align sales initiatives with promotional strategies
• Manage budgets and forecast sales performance to optimise profitability
• Report on sales performance and market developments to senior leadership

Profile

The successful candidate should have:

• Experience in EITHER foodservice or private label grocery
• Demonstrable success at national account level
• A hunter mentality, you enjoy winning new business
• Strong knowledge of the UK market and consumer behaviour
• Leadership skills & experience hiring/building teams a bonus
• A strategic mindset with a focus on achieving measurable results.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Competence in budgeting and forecasting

Job Offer

• A competitive salary of £60,000 to £80,000 per annum, with possible flex
• Additional car allowance plus expenses paid
• Performance-based bonus structure
• Opportunity to progress and build a team with the support of an established company
• Remote role being the first in the UK