Company
Our client is one of the world’s largest independent Drinks businesses, owner of an impressive portfolio of branded products and private label production facilities. The company is recognised as a thought leader within the drink’s category in terms of quality, innovation and sustainability.
They are currently recruiting for an Account Controller to join their senior leadership team in the UK and drive the businesses UK growth agenda.
Role
Reporting to the UK board, the role is to head up the international development of Spain, Ireland and the Benelux regions through key distribution partners. There will also be scope to open new markets.
Our client offer potential candidates a great opportunity to enhance their business knowledge and experience through a higher understanding of relationship between sales and an end-to-end supply chain. This role will lead the coordination of a business-wide cross functional team, ensuring optimum performance, providing customer focus whilst generating sustained, profitable growth and forging stronger business partner relationships.
Profile
We are seeking an individual with excellent export sales management experience, someone who is already an established leader. The individual needs to thrive as a figurehead for international development and bring challenge, rigour and pace to the team. The right character will be able to quickly win the respect of the wider team with their energy, knowledge and ambition.
What we are looking for in candidates:
- FMCG export sales and marketing experience, ideally 8-10 years. Less is possible for the candidate with the right mix of intelligence and commercial acumen.
- Relevant export experience is a must have.
- Industry experience from within the food/beverage categories.
- Business development; proven ability to growing brands/and or private label business.
- Industry Experience Preferred
- Experience of working with or managing cross functional teams.
- Full understanding of category management principles and practice.
- Knowledge and experience of NPD process from inception to launch.
Location: Home based
Base salary: c£60-65,000 (+/- depending on experience)
Benefits: Bonus, Car Allowance or Company Car, Pension, Healthcover, 25 days holiday