Commercial Controller

• Andros is a family owned business, putting people above anything else

• Bonne Mamon is the market leader in jam, #3 in spreads and growing in chilled

About Our Client

Andros is a family-owned business based in South-West France with a turnover exceeding 3 billion Euros and 46 manufacturing sites globally.

They're a leading European fruit transformation and chilled dairy producer, manufacturing the internationally famous brand Bonne Maman, as well as many private label products.

Andros is a people focused business and put this above anything else. With ambition being one of their 5 core values, they invest in people who invest in them. Entrepreneurial mindsets are encouraged, and decisions are based on trust and a team player mindset. Communication is uncomplicated to keep the business agile and ahead of it's competitors.

Bonne Mamon is the leading brand within the jam category, has grown to number three in spreads and is now a strong competitor within chilled desserts and yoghurts. Their commercial operations are based in Hammersmith and they have a factory in Somerset.

Job Description

To support Andros' growth, they are now seeking a Commercial Controller strong Grocery experience, to focus on Bonne Maman chilled Desserts and Yoghurts.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, this is a newly created role managing a portfolio of customers with a team of five

• Manage and develop a team of 5 NAMs & NAEs and oversee the performance of sales team members to ensure sales targets are met

• Develop and implement effective sales strategies with the Commercial Director for the chilled, branded range

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key grocery clients

• Ensure administration tasks, CRM and day-to-day client relationships are managed smoothly

• Collaborate with colleagues in marketing/category/supply/ product development/finance

• Prepare detailed reports on sales performance and market trends

• Provide regular reports to senior management on sales performance

The Successful Applicant

A successful Grocery Controller should have:

• Proven experience of working in chilled, branded goods in the UK FMCG market

• Must have a working knowledge of UK grocery

• Strong leadership, team management and client relationship skills

• Ability to understand the brand vision and adapt to it's ways

• Strong strategic planning and execution abilities

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

• Positive proactive attitude and likes to "roll up their sleeves" and work as an integral part of a team, whatever the activity.

• Have a natural curiosity and not be afraid to make quick, impactful decisions

• Must be able to be in West London a minimum of 3 days a week

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary range of £90,000 - £100,000 per year

• £6.6k car allowance

• 20% bonus

• 6% Employer contribution to company pension

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays

• Private Health care: Individual cover

• Personal Private Health insurance (70% of Contractual pay)

• Company sick pay (3 months full contractual pay)

• 4 x Death in Service

• Wellbeing - Free eye tests and £90 towards glasses, Flu Jabs, Wellbeing tests

• Long service recognition and rewards

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

Ref Code: MPREJN0120-246315223Z

Closing Date: 14/03/2024