Michael Page
Interim Business Unit Controller - Off Trade

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Interim Business Unit Controller
To lead a team, manage and be accountable for all aspects of Business Unit strategy implementation and interaction with a set of customers within the off trade, to deliver targeted profit and ongoing company objectives in line with current brand and trading strategy.
Client Details
A leading global beverage manufacturer with a portfolio of iconic brands, operating across multiple international markets. The organisation is focused on innovation, operational excellence, sustainability, and delivering high-quality products to consumers worldwide.
Description
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and Develop a Team of NAM/SNAM's across the off trade customers - Grocers, Discunters and Convenience
- Responsible for the design and implementation of Customer strategies that are aligned to and support the delivery of the overall off trade channel strategy, objectives and goals.
- Responsible for all aspects of the Multi Functional Selling team for their customer portfolio and delivering all company KPI's
- Responsible for pro-actively managing the delivery of in-year targets in line with brand and channel strategy through realising Opportunities whilst sharing vulnerabilities to mitigate in year Business Unit performance.
- Responsible for driving cross functional contact strategy and to contribute to developing strategic long-term, sustainable competitive advantage.
- Responsible for the line management and coaching of direct reports to facilitate their in-role, personal and career development
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A successful Business Unit Controller should have:
- Proven experience in a senior sales or commercial role within the FMCG industry with off trade customers - grocers, discounters, convenience
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
- Effective communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Solid understanding of sales metrics and financial principles.
Job Offer
- Competitive Salary, dependent on the level of experience.
- Benefits to be confirmed.
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Desired Skills and Experience
Drinks; BWS; National Account Controller, Business Unit Controller, Sales Director, Head of Sales, FMCG
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