Commercial Controller, Convenience, UK Consumer
HADDENHAM, GB, HP17 8LB
Commercial Controller, Convenience, UK Consumer
Haddenham, UK (Hybrid)
Key Responsibilities
- Managed Convenience - Current: Co-Op/Spar. Unify current accounts managed as part of Grocery verticals into central Convenience team.
- Managed Convenience – Future: BRP/Spar. Inhouse business currently managed by Distributor (BRP/Spar Condiments). Set up BRP as a direct customer for HSS, RM, Condiments.
- Wholesale RTM – Future: Booker/Bestway. Inhouse business currently managed by Distributor (Bestway). Set up Booker and Bestway as direct customers.
- Independents – Future: Define future fit for purpose RTM into Independent channel.
- Win New Business – Future. Expand Managed and Wholesale account base beyond current.
- Set up new Distributor. Define line between Direct and Distributor models based on scale and complexity to serve. Identify and appoint appropriate distributor to manage this business.
Required Qualifications
- Degree or MBA
- Significant account management experience
- Convenience channel experience
- Cross-functional agenda setting
- Full P&L ownership
- Pricing negotiation skills
- Line management experience
- Ability to manage 2 NAMs
- Coaching and team development skills
- Influence cross-functional priorities
- Adaptive communication style, from analyst through to Director
- Level-headed and diplomatic through adversity
- Quick to build relationships and leverage for negotiation or needs
- Passion for food, with succinct and impactful written and oral communication
- Ability to simplify complex situations
- Decision-making in ambiguous situations
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