Commercial Strategy & Planning Director (FMCG)

London Permanent £90,000 - £110,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking a strategically minded, analytical candidate, with a background in management consulting, looking to move into an FMCG environment.
  • Join an established Australian beauty company as they launch into the UK & EU
  • Support the GM in market expansion across the UK & EU

About Our Client

Our client is a health and personal care giant in the Australian market, and are embarking on the next stage of their growth by expanding into the UK & EU. With some key partnerships already agreed and a date for the UK launch, they are on the hunt for a strategically minded individual to help with their expansion across the UK & EU.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute a growth roadmap for UK & EU expansion, ensuring scalable and profitable market entry
  • Lead portfolio expansion planning, evaluating new categories and brands to introduce into the market
  • Identify and develop opportunities for new customer acquisition, retail partnerships, and eCommerce growth
  • Develop and maintain financial models to assess market entry, pricing, P&L projections, and commercial viability
  • Lead commercial forecasting, budgeting, and scenario planning to drive strategic decisions
  • Manage the end-to-end execution of strategic projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines
  • Implement go-to-market strategies for new brands and product launches
  • Act as a key liaison between the UK/EU team and global stakeholders, ensuring alignment on strategic priorities
  • Build strong relationships with retail partners, distributors, and key external stakeholders to drive market expansion.
  • Influence cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration between commercial, marketing, and supply chain teams.



The Successful Applicant

The successful applicant should have:

  • A background in management consulting, experience working on FMCG projects preferred but not essential
  • A strategic mindset with experience in financial modelling & data analysis, project management and cross-functional leadership
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and communication skills
  • Experience managing internal and external stakeholders
  • The desire to leave a consulting firm to move in-house to a consumer brand
  • Be a hungry, driven, self-starter with an intrinsic desire to succeed
  • Actively want to be around people and in the Central London office 4 days a week

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary £90,000 -£110,000 with flex
  • 20% bonus
  • Hybrid working, 4 days in Liverpool Street
  • An exciting opportunity to join a blue-chip brand and be at the forefront of their UK & EU expansion
Contact
Will Barratt
Quote job ref
JN-052025-6732405
Phone number
+44 207 269 2223

Job summary

Job function
Transformation
Subsector
Consulting
Sector
Business Services
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Will Barratt
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2223
Job reference
JN-052025-6732405