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UK Country Director

West Midlands Permanent £150,000 - £180,000 per year View Job Description
The UK Country Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight in this leading FMCG brand, ensuring the business achieves its growth and performance targets. This role is based in the West Midlands and requires a strong understanding of market trends and business management.
  • Number 1 UK role for global FMCG Brand
  • Commercially focused leadership role based in the West Midlands

About Our Client

This is an opportunity to join a well-established FMCG brand. The business operates as part of a larger global network and has a strong foothold in its market. With a professional and results-driven environment, this company is focused on delivering high-quality products to retail and online customers throughout the UK.

Job Description

  • Lead the UK business, owning the P&L and delivering profitable growth.
  • Develop and execute the UK sales and marketing strategy to increase brand presence and market share.
  • Manage key retail accounts, with a focus on the Top 4 grocery multiples, ensuring best-in-class customer relationships.
  • Build, coach, and lead a high-performing UK team across sales, marketing, and operations.
  • Collaborate with global and regional teams to align on innovation, brand strategy, and category opportunities.
  • Identify and deliver new business opportunities across grocery, convenience, and foodservice channels.
  • Ensure operational excellence across forecasting, supply chain, and trade investment.

The Successful Applicant

  • Current MD, CEO, or Country Manager with a track record of delivering growth in a branded food or drinks FMCG business.
  • Career progression from sales and marketing roles, demonstrating deep commercial expertise.
  • Proven success in sales and marketing, with direct experience managing Top 4 UK grocery retailers.
  • Track record of delivering revenue growth, margin improvement, and brand development.
  • Experienced in managing and scaling teams, with strong leadership skills.
  • P&L responsibility and results-oriented, data-led approach.
  • Excellent influencing, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strategic and hands-on mindset with an entrepreneurial approach.
  • The role is office based in the West Midlands.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive basic salary.
  • Performance-based bonus structure.
  • Opportunity to lead a high-performing team in the FMCG industry.
  • Engaging and professional working environment in the West Midlands.
  • Potential for career progression within a global organisation.



Contact
Louise Shepherd
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6813290
Phone number
+44 11 6282 1560

Job summary

Job function
Executive Search
Subsector
Sales
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Louise Shepherd
Consultant phone
+44 11 6282 1560
Job reference
JN-082025-6813290