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Do you have experience selling within fresh produce, chilled food, or the agricultural category? Have you successfully won new business securing retail listings and grown national accounts? Are you looking for that next step within your career in a high-growth business investing in the UK market? Then I want to hear from you... An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a pioneering international business operating within the fresh produce category. Backed by significant investment and entering a critical phase of expansion, the business is seeking a commercially driven Country Manager to lead and accelerate its UK growth strategy. Having successfully established a strong presence within its home market, the company is now investing heavily in the UK and is building the foundations for long-term growth. This role offers the chance to join at a pivotal stage of the journey, combining the agility and pace of a scale-up environment with ambitious plans for international expansion. The Opportunity: As Country Manager, you will be responsible for leading the UK commercial agenda and acting as the primary representative of the business within the market. You will work closely with international leadership teams to execute growth plans, strengthen existing customer relationships and identify new routes to market, both retail and OOH. The role combines strategic planning with hands-on commercial execution and requires someone who is comfortable operating within a growing organisation where influence, adaptability and entrepreneurial thinking are essential. You will inherit established customer relationships while also being tasked with expanding the customer base and identifying new commercial opportunities across multiple channels.
Job Responsibility
Develop and execute the UK commercial strategy in line with wider business objectives
Build and maintain strong relationships with major UK retailers and key decision-makers
Identify and secure new business opportunities across retail, foodservice, wholesale and out-of-home channels
Lead commercial negotiations and customer discussions at national level
Deliver sustainable revenue growth and market penetration
Work collaboratively with international colleagues to ensure successful market development and operational alignment
Manage and develop existing commercial team members while supporting future recruitment and growth plans
Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer insights to inform strategic decision-making
Act as the key point of contact between UK operations and international leadership
Support the successful rollout of new initiatives, partnerships and product launches
Contribute to long-term planning as the business continues to expand its footprint within the UK
Requirements
5-8 years of experience within account management in FMCG
Proven success managing national retail accounts within FMCG or fresh food
Strong understanding of the UK grocery retail landscape
Experience working with major retailers such as Tesco, Waitrose, M&S, Sainsbury's, Morrisons
Demonstrable track record of delivering revenue growth and developing customer partnerships
Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
Experience developing business opportunities beyond existing customer bases
Ability to operate effectively within a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
Nice to have
Fresh produce, chilled food or wider fresh category experience
Exposure to foodservice, hospitality, wholesale or out-of-home channels
Previous experience within a high-growth, scale-up or entrepreneurial business
Experience working across international markets or within matrix organisations