Commercial Director

MacGregor Black; Greater London; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 110,000

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Chief Executive Officer & Founder of MacGregor Black

Commercial Director UK&I

Are you a proven Commercial Director with the ability to lead a significant, multi-site operation across the UK & ROI, with responsibility for sales, category, and insights?

Do you have the depth & capability to take responsibility for our diverse portfolio of own label food products?

Have you developed & maintained a close working relationship with all major retailers & discounters across UK & ROI?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a Renowned Food Manufacturer on the search for a Commercial Director UK & ROI. This is a permanent, remote-based role, with regular travel across UK & Ireland.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attract, retain & develop a world class commercial team across all key disciplines & locations
• Develop a robust and sustainable customer development & management strategy
• Build & deliver P&L plans that align with the total group strategy, targets & long-term ambitions
• Work closely with all key internal stakeholders as a key member of the European board

What are we looking for?

• A motivated & inspirational business leader
• Proven track record in engaging with, managing, and growing both large strategic customers and new business prospects
• You will have strong commercial acumen and be a dynamic professional who is both customer & people focused
• You will have experience within own label food products
• Management of key customers across multiple categories, ensuring customer service targets are met
• Work closely with internal and external NPD teams to drive profitable sales growth
• Full P&L KPI accountability for strategic customers, both existing and new
• Accountable for achievement of sales and profit targets
• Keep abreast of competitor activity within relevant markets
• Maintain a value-added service to ensure successful relationships
• Cross-Functional team ownership and accountability

Competitive salary + benefits.

Please contact Jon McNeish for a confidential discussion today.

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Beverage Manufacturing