SNAM / Country Manager (Food): Grocery OR Foodservice

London Permanent £65,000 - £80,000 per year View Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an established SNAM or Country Manager to launch and grow a leading potato speciality business in the UK market. The candidate can have a background in either foodservice or private label grocers, and be either a NAM/SNAM looking to grow, or an established Country Manager.
  • Work for a leading food business looking to enter the UK market
  • Grow the UK business across EITHER foodservice or private label grocers

About Our Client

Our client is a leading potato speciality business, turning over c. $250m globally and competing with the leading global businesses in their countries of operation. Their next target is to enter the UK market, and are looking for a sales person to drive growth, with future opportunities to hire and build a team. The initial focus will be EITHER foodservice or private label grocery, so candidates from either background can apply.

Job Description

  • Drive growth across either foodservice or private label grocery, with future opportunities in branded grocery
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including distributors and retailers
  • Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve business growth within the UK market
  • Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth
  • In line with growth, hire and build a UK sales team, expanding into branded grocery and QSR
  • Collaborate with the marketing team to align sales initiatives with promotional strategies
  • Manage budgets and forecast sales performance to optimise profitability
  • Report on sales performance and market developments to senior leadership

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate should have:

  • Experience in EITHER foodservice or private label grocery
  • Demonstrable success at national account level
  • A hunter mentality, you enjoy winning new business
  • Strong knowledge of the UK market and consumer behaviour
  • Leadership skills & experience hiring/building teams a bonus
  • A strategic mindset with a focus on achieving measurable results.
  • Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities
  • Competence in budgeting and forecasting

What's on Offer

  • A competitive salary of £60,000 to £80,000 per annum, with possible flex
  • Additional car allowance plus expenses paid
  • Performance-based bonus structure
  • Opportunity to progress and build a team with the support of an established company
  • Remote role being the first in the UK
Contact
Will Barratt
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6823775
Phone number
+44 207 269 2223

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
FMCG & Consumer
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Will Barratt
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2223
Job reference
JN-082025-6823775