MANAGING DIRECTOR

PET DIVISION – FMCG MANUFACTURER

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OPPORTUNITY

A privately owned, multi-£million FMCG manufacturer, supplying a wide range of products to specialist UK retailers, grocers and a vast network of independents and wholesalers.

Through the introduction of a talented pet team, the business has seen strong development of their pet food division over recent years. Our client is looking to aggressively grow their market share through continued large customer acquisition, growing relationships in the independent sector, continued brand development and the introduction and development of new products to the range.

The business has a fast-paced and entrepreneurial culture and is looking for a Managing Director to drive future commercial and product development success across the business.

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COMPANY

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INDIVIDUAL

Experience and Attributes required:

• 5 to 10 years’ experience in the pet sector.• Strong pet sector knowledge with experience of developing

products from concept through to launch and sell through.• Proven experience in a Commercial Leadership role in an FMCG

manufacturing environment. • A Strong sales and marketing background with experience of

dealing with the grocers, specialist retailers and independents. • A strong understanding of brand development in a specialist

market. • A strong understanding of product and technical development

and operational experience of bringing products to market. • Hard working, driven and with a high level of entrepreneurial

flair. • Use to working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Full P&L responsibility for the pet division and regularly report on achievements versus budget.

• Development of new relationships and nurture current relationships with grocers, leading UK specialist retailers and independents.

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, as well as conducting business planning and visit stores to build market knowledge.

• Management of the pet division team (across sales, marketing, category management and technical)

• Co-ordinate all activities in support of the channels including account and market launches, communications and key metrics with operational teams.

• Develop the pet division marketing plan and brand strategy for current products and future product launches, liaising with the Group Marketing Director on execution and development.

• Co-ordinate account and market reviews with the sales team on key metrics and best practice.

• Champion the team in the development of system, procedures, calendar and tools,• Co-ordinate new product development ensuring a strong and efficient development

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JOB SPECIFICATION

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FIND OUT MORE

For further details on the company and this exciting role please contact Chris Barker at Collingwood Executive Search who will be happy to give you

further insight.

+44 (0)1829 732374c.barker@collingwoodsearch.co.uk

http://www.collingwoodsearch.co.uk/