Head of UK Snacking

• Create, build and implement a new branded platform for growth in a new market
• Identify and prioritise new customer target strategies – Retail, Foodservice, Convenience, Independent, B2B and D2C
• Deliver a profitable commercial plan for Sigma-Alimentos in the UK, working via close cooperation and collaboration with customers, to achieve targeted KPIs
• Understand and interpret customer strategies and performance in the UK food market
• Identify and co-develop the best range, manufacturing solutions and go to market strategy
• Work with New Market snacking director and R&D team to support pilots and new business initiatives
• Pioneer New and manage existing accounts to achieve specific targets and internal KPI’s
• Lead projects with new customers, developing aligned strategies & relationships to drive sales and listings
• Ensure Sigma are perceived as the expert within our market place and category
• Plan, execute, monitor & review category and channel initiatives, prioritising Distribution, Display, NPD, Promotions, Pricing and Head Office resource
• Champion customer category perspectives internally, working towards multi-functional solutions through Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, Category and Marketing to meet customers’ needs

• Relevant Candidates will already be operating at a Senior Commercial level within a leading Branded Food Business
• ideally with some level of experience of the Snacking Category
• Account Growth/New Business Experience across Grocery, Convenience or Foodservice Channels
• Have a natural Entrepreneurial Flair: The ability to spot opportunities that encompass the production capabilities of the Branded Product Range
• Be strategic, Be Category Led- But also have the ability to Act with Pace and “Win Business!”
• the role will need a huge amount of Drive and Passion for delivering real quality to the end consumer combined with a creative flair for delivering market leading Customer Solutions

ideally with some level of experience of the Snacking Category

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