About the role:Role:Grocery ManagerContract:PermanentHours:Mon-Fri (flexible working hours)Salary:55-65K per annumLocation:Hybrid, with at least 1 day per week in central London officeHow to apply:Please send us an email atapply@citizensofsoil.comwith your CV along with a brief description of how youve delivered growth at one of your existing national retail accounts.About Citizens of Soil:Were creating the UKs favourite brand of olive oil; a show-stopping brand for modern citizens who care about quality, transparency, and sustainability.We work with small-scale groves that practise regenerative agriculture. Our oils represent the people and places they come from, with a line-up of inspiring producers across the Mediterranean under our brand, Citizens of Soil.Our transparent supply chain means we can trace where every drop comes from and that fair pay is established from the beginning. Were also a B Corporation using business as a force for good.Weve already successfully launched our products in Waitrose, Ocado, Booths, Selfridges, Fortnum & Masons, and with Michelin-starred chefs, with more new exciting new listings to come.We've been called the Rolex in a sea of Casio olive oils by the Metro, with Vice saying consider it a treat for your taste buds and HuffPost saying our oils get the chefs kiss. Weve also been featured in best oils lists with The Times, Evening Standard, and Good Housekeeping.See more about how were turning a commodity into a community:citizensofsoil.cominstagram.com/citizensofsoilAs a team, we are ambitious, hard-working, fast movers, and we have exceptionally high standards of both our brand experience and business practices. We are powered by conviction, data, and creative thinking, and we are relentless in our pursuit of a better future for olive oil and the people and places behind it.What were looking for:A personable and proactive sales lead to manage our growing grocery retail business. This person will own the commercials, ensuring we have solid joint-business plans, forecasting, and marketing in place to drive performance.The ideal candidate:Has 3+ years managing or growing grocery retail accounts in the UK.Has a solid track record of building brands on shelf (and keeping them there).Initiative (and lots of it).Has a relationship-first mindset to sales. Were a people business.Has strong accountability and a solid work ethic.Is proactive, independent, and autonomous, while also friendly and collaborative in a small team and with our most valued partners.Aligns with the vision and ethics of Citizens of Soil, specifically wanting to progress a mission around turning a commodity into a community to benefit people and planet.Enjoys working in small, entrepreneurial, start-up environments.Loves food & drink (its nice to take pleasure in what you do!)Has a current right to work and live in the UK.Can regularly commute into the central London office (Farringdon).Your duties will include:Leading our grocery channel strategy and execution.Proactive in managing our existing national retail accounts and unlocking new ones.Owning the commercials: joint-business plans (JBPs), forecasting, performance, and promotions.Getting stuck into data and understanding what drives our rate of sale, category value, new customers into the category, and more.Creating engaging campaigns and experiencesboth in-store and onlineto get people talking about olive oil (and buying our products).Championing our values in every pitch and partnership.In return, youll get:28 days holiday, in addition to bank holidays (FT).An opportunity to grow within a scaling business.Flexibility to support your work-life balance.The opportunity to really make a difference to farmers livelihoods.And some of the best olive oil youve ever tasted, delivered monthly through your letterbox.Diversity & inclusion:At Citizens of Soil, our vision is for a more fair, sustainable, and flavourful table. And that starts with our team. Were cultivating a culture of inclusion because we know we need a diverse team to learn and grow. We embrace your unique contributions and will work to ensure you feel a sense of belonging.We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
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Grocery Manager