Salary:Base Salary £110,000 - £130,000, Car Allowance, Annual Bonus, Private Medical Care, Pension. Contract:Permanent Closing:28 August 2024 Ref:BR - 3003 Blue Riceis currently working on a rare opportunity with a global drinks companybased in the North of England . Our client is offering hybrid working with an average of 3 days in the office per week. ThisCustomer Director – Asda & Co-oprole is focused on delivering the commercial strategy and being accountable for the translation of sales targets into operational plans with two major grocery retailers. We are looking for a candidate who displays a strong track record within the branded food or drink sector.Experience of managing strategic relationships with the major grocery retailers for a minimum of 3 years at controller level is required. Key Responsibilities: Manage strategic relations with key customers (Asda & Co-op - £250m P&L) Map out the growth agenda which includes promotions, distribution targets & delivery plan Lead a cross-functional team of 8 colleagues (Account Managers, Customer Marketing & Commercial Finance) Work closely with supply chain & factory to ensure exceptional service levels Protect and develop annual sales & gross margin account plans in line with strategic goals Collaborate with the brand and customer marketing teams to bring the category stories to life in-store. Key Skills Required: We are looking for acandidate with a growth mindset who has successful examples of winning with the major grocery retailers.Cultural fit and value alignment is key; despite its success, our client has never lost sight of its founding vision. You will have a strong commercial outlook and be a dynamic professional who plans to reach the Sales Director or GM level further down the line. The Deal: On offer to the successful candidate is the opportunity to work with one of the UK’s fastest growing drinks brands and a package that includes basic salaryCirca £110,000 - £130,000, Car Allowance, Annual Bonus, Private Medical Care, Company Pension Scheme. Please get in contact for a confidential discussion surrounding this opportunity.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Customer Director – Asda & Co-op