March 2023

Account Controller; Multiple Grocers - International confectionery manufacturer

Drayton Partners is delighted to be partnering with an award winning international confectionery manufacturer on the appointment of new Account Controller. The opportunity will appeal to any FMCG National Account Managers/Controllers looking for greater commercially responsibility and broader learning opportunities.

This is a full-time position and part of our clients Senior Leadership Team, reporting to the Managing Director for the UK & Ireland. This is a field-based position, but there will be travel to UK customers and our clients Bristol headquarters.

This role is responsible for developing and executing a grocery channel strategy, specially targeting Top 4 retailers. We are therefore seeking an individual with excellent FMCG sales experience, someone who is already an established customer lead, with current experience of working with UK top four grocery retail customers (Ideally with some experience of managing a relationship with Tesco).

  • Base salary c£60,000-£65,000
  • 20% Bonus
  • Car Allowance
  • Pension, Healthcover
  • 25 days holiday

Individuals are almost certainly going to be currently working in a well-respected food or drink business. We are seeking someone who would thrive working as a valued leadership team member that brings challenge, rigour and pace to the wider organisation.

If the idea of broadening your commercial experience in preparation for Director opportunities appeals to you, then we would like to hear from you.