General Manager / Head of Commercial Growth UK & Ireland

Location: London (United Kingdom)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Consumer goods
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: Sales
Work modality: Hybrid

Luxe Talent International

Luxe Talent, International Recruitment and Training Consultancy specialised in Fashion, Luxury, Retail & FMCG.

In our recruitment and training consultancy we work with different firms in the Luxury, Premium and High Premium sectors around Europe and have offices in Barcelona, Madrid, Paris, Milan, Munich, Braga & Amsterdam.

Since our creation in 2009, we have been working with leading brands in Europe to generate a positive impact on all our clients, as well as on the lives of the people we interview and place.

For this reason, we have a highly specialised multicultural team that follows the line of our core values: Commitment, Ethics and Empathy

Job description

We are seeking on behalf of a client, a consumer goods business operating within the health, wellness, and functional beverage space a General Manager/ Head of Commercial Growth UK & Ireland to build, scale, and lead a business with a strong focus on distribution growth, brand development, and omnichannel excellence.

The company has established a strong presence across multiple European markets and is recognised for its innovative product format, premium brand positioning, and sustainability credentials.

This role combines commercial leadership, brand building, and operational ownership, with full responsibility for the UK market.

Responsibilities:

Market Ownership
B2B & Commercial Growth (Focus)
Brand Building & Market Positioning
Team Leadership
P&L Ownership
Stakeholder Management
Operational Excellence

Goals

Establish the brand as a top-of-mind brand in the UK within 2–3 years
Build a strong B2B-driven distribution network across key channels
Achieve sustainable, profitable growth in the UK market
Create a locally relevant, globally consistent brand presence
Build a scalable organisation capable of supporting long-term growth

Key Tasks

Define and execute UK market entry / expansion roadmap
Develop and scale key retail and distribution partnerships
Lead quarterly and annual business planning
Manage key commercial negotiations and contracts
Build and structure the UK team
Report regularly to global leadership on performance and progress
Identify and unlock new growth opportunities across channels

Requirements

Profile

Strong commercial leader with proven experience in B2B / retail / distribution / digital
Experience building or scaling a brand in a competitive market
Deep understanding of UK retail and CPG landscape
Entrepreneurial mindset with strong execution focus
Ability to operate in high-growth, fast-paced environments
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skill

Location: London (United Kingdom)
Contract: Permanent
Working day: Full time
Sector: Consumer goods
Vacancies: 1
Discipline: Sales
Work modality: Hybrid

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