Denholm is delighted to have partnered with the UK’s leading field‑marketing and sales agency to hire a Business Unit Director to oversee a team of UK Grocery national account operators and to provide strategic leadership for a portfolio of high profile FMCG clients.
With a long heritage, our client’s core mission is to help brands sell more at the point of purchase, by providing a full range of services – from in‑store sales teams to data insight and shopper engagement programs.
The Business Unit Director is part of the McCurrach Senior Leadership team (Exec & BUD’s) and part of the Operating Company Connectivity with other BUD’s and the Avidity extended Leadership team.
Working closely with the extended Leadership team across the Avidity Group, the McCurrach Senior Leadership group and with the Executive team supporting strategic projects and delivery, the BUD is responsible for retaining and growing a portfolio of consumer goods clients, overseeing all aspects of the contract and partnership and supporting the Controllers and NAM’s who manage the client and performance day-to-day.
Other key responsibilities leading tender processes and contract renewals within the client portfolio; delivery of AOP targets: provide leadership, coaching and support to the sales team, championing talent development through the tools and frameworks within the People Strategy across the group.
To be considered, you will have a significant proven track record of FMCG national account leadership. You will be able to demonstrate excellence in providing insight-led, data-driven strategic solutions to drive national account growth. Ideally with experience within corporates and SME’s, you will be an inclusive, inspiring people-leader with evidence of creating high-performing national account teams.
This role is a springboard into the Executive Leadership Team.
In return for your talents, you’ll receive up to a six-figure salary, bonus, car allowance & private benefits
