Denholm is delighted to have partnered with the UK’s leading field‑marketing and sales agency to hire a Business Unit Director to oversee a team of UK Grocery national account operators and to provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of high profile FMCG clients.
With a long heritage, our client’s core mission is to help brands sell more at the point of purchase, by providing a full range of services—from in‑store sales teams to data insight and shopper engagement programs.
Reporting to the Executive Directors with home/remote working, the BUD is responsible for retaining and growing a portfolio of consumer goods clients, overseeing all aspects of the contract and partnership, and supporting the Controllers and NAM’s who manage the client and performance day-to-day. Other key responsibilities leading tender processes and contract renewals within the client portfolio; delivery of AOP targets: provide leadership, coaching and support to the sales team, championing talent development through the tools and frameworks within the People Strategy across the group.
To be considered, you will have a significant proven track record of FMCG national account leadership. You will be able to demonstrate excellence in providing insight-led, data-driven strategic solutions to drive national account growth. Ideally with experience within corporates and SME’s, you will be an inclusive, inspiring people-leader with evidence of creating high-performing national account teams.
This role is viewed as a springboard into the Executive Leadership Team.
In return for your talents, you’ll receive up to a six-figure salary, bonus, car allowance & private benefits