Job Description:
- Own the P&L and drive profitable growth across B2B bulk and retail channels.
- Manage and grow relationships with the UK's leading supermarkets — listings, range reviews, JBPs and promotions.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities by analysing market dynamics and consumer behaviour.
- Develop B2B/bulk sales to wholesale, manufacturing and trade customers.
- Strengthen sourcing and supplier partnerships in Türkiye, and oversee import, supply chain and stock planning.
- Lead day-to-day operations and ensure full UK food safety and compliance (BRCGS, HACCP, FSA).
- Lead, develop and motivate the team across sales, operations and support functions.
- Manage budgets, forecasting and reporting alongside the MD/Board.
- Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends and commercial opportunities.
Skills and requirement:
- Degree in Marketing, Business or a related field (or equivalent professional qualification). Other relevant qualifications considered depending on experience.
- Proven experience in the dried fruit and nut industry (or closely related food import/commodity category).
- Strong track record of selling to UK retailers, ideally the major supermarkets.
- Solid people-management experience leading teams across functions.
- Full P&L responsibility with strong commercial, pricing and margin discipline.
- Understanding of import, supply chain and logistics — sourcing from Türkiye an advantage,
- An adaptable, hands-on SME mindset with the leadership and negotiation skills to influence at Board, customer and supplier level.
- Eligible to work in the UK and willing to travel domestically and to Türkiye as required.
Pay: £55,000.00-£65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Blackpool FY4 3LX
