The Company
Our client is a global brand in the food sector (FMCG). With distribution predominantly through grocery, they have a growing food service and alternate channels business. The mandate for the role is to continue growth into other categories and channels, as well as grow market share in a growing category.
The Role
Reporting to the Board, the GM will play a pivotal role in continuing to drive the organisation's revenue and profit growth, along with maintaining a strong culture of success. All functions will report to the GM including Heads of Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance. Clear objectives of the role involve:
- Maintaining brand building
- Drive product innovation
- Grow market share
- Use data driven insights for category leadership and brand extension
- Drive market opportunities through new channels and categories
The Person
You must have had a track record of running an organisation (FMCG) as a GM, CEO, MD, COO with full P&L responsibility and:
- Have worked in packaged beverages or food (FMCG)
- Hands on experience with grocery retailers (Coles, Woolworths)
- Can inspire and bring an energetic and transformative leadership style
- Exposure to the production / manufacturing process of an FMCG brand (or been in a category where innovation has been key)
What's in It for You?
- Build on the heritage of an already established food brand in local and international markets
- Drive innovation and NPD, as well as extensions into new categories.
- Work with premium household brand
- A hands-on role across all functions, but a committed board who will invest for the future
- Resources for investment in growth and capital development
If you feel there is a fit based on the criteria, please feel free to contact Nick Hindhaugh, Managing Partner from Six Degrees Executive on 0422 141161 and click on the link to apply.
