Role: Head of Fuel Pricing & Wetstock - Europe
Location: Horwich, BL6 6JW
Contract: Full-Time Hours / Permanent
Salary: c.£80,000 (Depending on experience)
Company: EG Group
About the Role:
EG Group are looking for a Head of Fuel Pricing & Wetstock Management to lead the strategic direction, commercial performance, and operational effectiveness of our fuel operations across European markets. Reporting to the European Fuel Director, you will be responsible for driving pricing strategy, maximising profitability, ensuring inventory integrity, and delivering operational excellence across a large and complex forecourt network.
This is a high-impact leadership role that combines commercial decision-making, data-driven analysis, and operational governance. Leading a multidisciplinary team across pricing, wetstock, business intelligence, and operational support, you will work closely with senior stakeholders to optimise performance, drive continuous improvement, and support the ongoing growth of the business.
Why Join EG Group?
- Discretionary performance-based bonus scheme
- Grow your career – gain accredited qualifications, apprenticeships, and progression opportunities within a global organisation
- Flexible working hours
- Hybrid working – up to 2 days per week (dependent on role and business needs)
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes – Cycle to Work and Car Scheme available
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity leave
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Annual leave buy back scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days
- Discounted gym membership – stay healthy and save on fitness costs
- One paid volunteering day per year
- Wellbeing facilities – space to relax and recharge
- Free secure on-site parking
- Dress Down Fridays
- Free VDU eye test
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading fuel pricing strategy across European markets, balancing volume, margin, competitiveness, and market dynamics to maximise commercial performance.
- Overseeing the wetstock management function, ensuring strong inventory controls, stock accuracy, loss prevention, and operational compliance.
- Driving data-led decision-making through advanced analytics, reporting, and business intelligence tools to identify opportunities and improve performance.
- Leading and developing high-performing teams across pricing, wetstock, business intelligence, and operational support functions.
- Delivering continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, process optimisation, and enhanced governance.
- Managing cross-functional projects relating to fuel operations, pricing optimisation, technology transformation, and business growth initiatives.
- Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders across Operations, Finance, Retail, Supply Chain, Procurement, Technology, and Executive Leadership teams.
- Ensuring robust governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks are maintained across all pricing and wetstock activities.
This list is not exhaustive and may be added to or amended from time to time.
What we’re looking for:
- Significant leadership experience within fuel retail, petroleum, convenience retail, energy, or a comparable pricing-led commercial environment.
- Proven experience leading fuel pricing, wetstock management, commercial operations, or similar large-scale analytical functions.
- Strong commercial acumen with a track record of driving profitability, operational performance, and strategic decision-making.
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insight and action.
- Advanced experience using Power BI and reporting tools to develop dashboards, performance reporting, and data-driven solutions.
- Demonstrable experience leading business transformation, continuous improvement, and operational change initiatives.
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage effectively at senior and executive leadership level.
- Experience managing and developing high-performing, cross-functional teams within a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to present recommendations and business cases confidently.
- Experience operating across multiple countries or international markets would be advantageous.
Who is EG Group?
EG Group is a leading global convenience retailer, operating a wide range of brands across multiple sectors including fuel, foodservice, and grocery retail. With a presence in over 7 countries and a commitment to innovation and customer service, EG Group continues to expand its portfolio and reach. Our company is focused on delivering value to its customers, partners, and stakeholders through efficient operations and strategic growth.
Please note - the successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check which will be funded by EG Group.
