Channel Manager - On Premise - Global FMCG Brand

Channel Manager - On Premise – Global FMCG Brand

• Central London
• Competitive salary + comprehensive benefits package
• 12 month contract

If you’ve ever wanted to lead with real impact at one of the most recognisable FMCG global brands, here’s your shot. It’s a high-profile leadership role, heading up a team with 4 direct reports, shaping strategy across the On-Premise channel. It’s commercial, strategic, and full of visibility. The kind of role where your influence matters.
  
You’ll benefit from a competitive package and clear autonomy in a business that thrives on performance and originality. It’s a fixed term contract but don’t be put off by that - this is a business which wants to retain great people and if you prove yourself, options will open for you.
  
You’ll be doing this:

• Leading and inspiring a team of National Account Managers and Executives.
• Owning the On Premise business strategy from forecasting to execution, with full P&L ownership.
• Building strong internal and external relationships.
• Shaping and delivering the annual business plan and using data and insight to drive strategic decisions.

And you’ll need this:

• Proven experience in senior commercial leadership, ideally with strategic JBP and board-level influence.
• Strong track record managing high-performing teams within the On Premise sector.
• End-to-end P&L ownership.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation and influencing skills and a mindset that embraces autonomy.

Background
This business really does have it all. They hold a market share of 38% in the soft drinks category and are one of the top 10 FMCG brands in the UK.
  
Culturally, they live and breathe their brand - you can feel the passion oozing out of them when you get them talking about their product. With sports events, sports sponsorships, and festivals you’ll feel part of something quite special.