Head of Grocery

You’re ambitious, but you want a career with purpose—we love that. You’re up for a challenge and ready to write the next chapter of your career story with a great group of encouraging colleagues. You want to make your mark and let your personality shine.If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.We are looking for an experienced Professional to join Edgewell Personal Care – a global consumer goods business with a portfolio of over 25 brands (Wilkinson Sword, Schick, Hawaiian Tropic, Carefree, Bulldog Skincare for Men, Jack Black and recently acquired Cremo Grooming… just to name a few).Now, Let’s Get Down to BusinessThis senior commercial leadership role is responsible for driving Excellent Execution, Market Share Gains & P&L growth across the Grocery and Highstreet channels. The Head of Grocery and Highstreet will lead a high-performing team and be accountable for delivering commercial success across both branded and private label portfolios. As a member of the UK & Ireland Sales Leadership Team, the role will contribute strategically to the broader commercial agenda and foster cross-functional collaboration.A proven ability to deliver significant positive range review results, leading to market share turnaround and substantial share gains, is essential to this role. Strong commercial acumen, team leadership and strategic focus are critical to this position.Here’s a sample of what you’ll get up to :Commercial Strategy & ExecutionDevelop and execute channel strategies to deliver Volume, Net Sales, and Profit targetsDeliver market share gains and ensure excellent execution first time across all key customers and formatsLead Joint Business Planning (JBP) and negotiations with key customersEnsure world-class in-store execution and promotional effectivenessLead the setting, tracking and delivery of the in-month financial targetTeam LeadershipLead, coach, and develop a team of 11 (5- Directs)Set clear goals, manage performance, and build succession plansCoaching and Sales Capability DevelopmentCustomer DevelopmentBuild multi-level relationships with major Grocery and Highstreet customersDrive customer engagement and secure buy-in to strategic growth plansForecasting & PlanningDeliver accurate sales forecasts and collaborate with Demand Planning and Brand teamsEnsure alignment with Integrated Business Planning processesCross-Functional CollaborationWork closely with Marketing, Finance, Customer Services, Demand Planning, and Shopper MarketingChampion cross-functional initiatives to improve commercial outcomesAre You Ready to Show Us What You’ve Got?While your experience is of course important, we’re all about making useful things joyful, so we love when our prospective candidates are passionate about this too.Here’s what we are looking for :Proven leadership experience in FMCG within multiple channels, ideally within Grocery and HighstreetStrong understanding of branded and private label dynamicsUniversity degree or equivalent in a commercial-related fieldExcellent negotiation, influencing, and strategic planning skillsStrong commercial acumen and financial literacyExperience managing distributor relationships (Ireland advantageous)Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, PowerBI)Leadership & Commercial CompetenciesTeam Leadership & Development xpwpeyx Strategic Thinking & ExecutionCommercial Delivery & Negotiation – Excellent Execution, Market Performance & P&L deliveryChange Management & Growth MindsetStakeholder Engagement & InfluenceKey StakeholdersInternal : General Manager, Sales Director, Marketing, Demand Planning, Finance, Customer Services, Shopper Marketing, Category ManagementExternal : Grocery & Highstreet customers, distributors, agenciesFunctional Leadership : Member of UK & Ireland Sales Leadership TeamWork EnvironmentHybrid working model – minimum 2 days / week in office Tue & Wed (Great Portland Street, London)Travel required across UK & IrelandOccasional work outside standard business hoursWhat we offerCompetitive salary, Hybrid working possible, bonus, car allowance, employee assistance programme, life assurance, discounted Edgewell branded products, core working hours, 25 days annual leave, free beverage & snacks, sports & social club membership, casual smart dress code and a great bossNow take the nest step#J-18808-Ljbffr