Regional Development Manager – Scotland – FMCG Brand
5 days ago
Scotland
Regional Development Manager – Scotland – FMCG Brand Location: Scotland (Remote Working - Need to be based in Scotland) • £45,000 – £50,000 Basic Salary, • Bonus up to 20%, • Company Car (Electric or Hybrid), • Fuel Card, • 8% Employer Pension Contribution, • Private Healthcare, • All Expenses and Travel Covered, • Remote Working - Based in Scotland OUR CLIENT: This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to join a category-leading, private equity-backed consumer business operating across the UK and international markets. Over the past 5 - 6 years, the business has been on a significant growth journey following investment, evolving into a highly commercial, performance-driven organisation with a strong portfolio of well-recognised brands and a clear ambition to continue scaling. They operate at pace, with a real focus on execution, accountability and delivering results in-market - combining the backing and structure of an established business with the mindset of a challenger brand. As part of their continued growth, they are now looking to appoint a Regional Development Manager to take full ownership of their Scotland territory. ROLE OVERVIEW: This is a high-impact, commercially accountable role with full responsibility for a multi-million-pound regional P&L. You will take ownership of driving sales, profit and distribution across Scotland - working closely with a network of customers and leading in-market execution through a team of field-based representatives. This is not a role for someone who wants to sit behind a desk - it’s about being out in the market, identifying opportunities, building relationships and making things happen. You will also....... • Own and deliver the Scotland P&L, driving sales, margin and distribution, • Build and execute clear commercial plans across your territory, • Develop strong relationships across independent, wholesale and retail customers, • Lead and manage a network of field sales agents to ensure best-in-class execution, • Identify growth opportunities, distribution gaps and new business wins, • Drive promotional activity and in-store excellence, • Work cross-functionally with internal teams to deliver results, • Bring structure, discipline and pace to territory management The role is home-based and can be located anywhere in Scotland, though candidates based around Central Belt (Glasgow / Edinburgh) will be particularly well placed given customer concentration. REQUIREMENTS: We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment and enjoys owning a number. You do not need experience in a specific category - far more important is your ability to operate in the field, influence customers and deliver results. You will need: • Experience in FMCG, wholesale, convenience or independent retail channels, • A proven track record of delivering sales and profit growth in a field-based role, • Strong commercial acumen with an understanding of margin, pricing and ROI, • The ability to build relationships and influence decision-makers, • A proactive, hands-on approach with a “make it happen” mindset, • Strong organisation and territory management skills, • Experience managing or working with field sales teams or agents WHY APPLY: • Join a market-leading, PE-backed business with strong momentum, • High level of ownership and autonomy within your region, • Opportunity to make a visible commercial impact, • Work within a business that values pace, accountability and delivery, • Be part of an ambitious growth journey with further opportunity ahead This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to step into a role with real responsibility, visibility and impact within a growing business. Get in touch today for a confidential conversation.