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We are currently looking for high-quality executives to appoint in the following roles
Excellent Base + Car + Bonus
QLM search is partnering with a Founder-Led Beverage Group that has recently received significant investment.
The role of Digital Marketing Director has been created to play a pivotal role in their exciting growth plans.
Reporting to the CEO, the Digital Marketing Director will play a pivotal role in defining, implementing and owning an end-to-end marketing strategy across all channels for all of the company’s brands, including brands soon to be brought to market. This strategy will be aligned with the overall business objective to deliver revenue growth by focusing on increased demand generation. You will oversee performance and brand marketing, social and PR.
- Overall responsibility of the growth and output of all digital marketing for all of the Group’s websites. This includes, but is not limited to, PPC, SEO, Email Marketing, Affiliate Marketing, Social Media, Display, Video and brand marketing.
- Build a Marketing Team capable of achieving the Group’s digital marketing objectives.
- Develop a compelling and differentiated brand story for each brand and translate these into a vision that can be executed across channels.
- Develop and execute a full funnel marketing strategy that builds brand equity, brings in new customers and deepens loyalty with existing customers.
- Develop and execute brand and product campaigns, deployed across all key markets and relevant channels, ensuring KPI’s are set, achieved and reported on.
- Manage the relationship and performance of any external marketing agencies engaged by the company. Where necessary, help in the procurement and assessment of new external partners.
- Own the reporting of all digital marketing activity and report back on performance/completed work to the CEO on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
- Significant experience in digital marketing, including Performance Marketing (SEO, PPC, CRO), as well as experience of brand strategy, PR, content and communications
- Ambitious, results-driven individual, prepared to roll up the sleeves and operate in a proactive and professional manner
- Ability to work in a fast-paced work environment with both short and long term priorities along with changing daily demands
- Experience working with CRM and CMS management platforms
- Strong knowledge of Google Analytics and experience of reporting on digital marketing performance
- Customer Persona development desirable
- Web design/dev experience desirable
Base + STI + LTI
QLM Search is partnering with a well known German Food Manufacturer that is looking to recruit a Kaufmännischer Leiter.
Reporting to the CEO, this role will be instrumental in delivering world class performance across a fast growth business that has recently secured significant external investment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Key leader of the Finance Transformation programme driving increased focus on business partnership, fit for purpose information and increased focus on the control environment.
- Working closely with the strategic shareholder to develop and execute a buy and build M&A strategy, including review of targets, coordinating due diligence and integrating acquired companies.
- Drive and promote the business intelligence strategy (technology, people & process) for Finance and international markets
- Active involvement in the development and execution of strategic business plans aimed at growing the business while ensuring the financial health of the operation
- Key business partner for marketing, commercial, manufacturing and supply chain driving key objectives as well as external support in negotiating key customer contracts.
The successful candidate will be a proven, hands on finance leader and have deep experience of working in an entrepreneurial environment. My client requires a skilled collaborator that can build relationships and influence across different cultures.
Excellent Salary and Package
QLM Search is partnering with an International Flavours Group with that has an urgent requirement for a Global Key Account Director.
The business is a leader in providing world class ingredients solutions to major Food & Beverage Groups. They require a proven commercial leader that can create and drive the customer strategy to maximise sales growth and margin for three of their largest accounts.
The business has recently received significant investment and it is likely that there will be further M&A or strategic partnerships to fuel growth.My client values commercial leaders with a "GM" mindset and with this in mind, it is critical that the successful candidate, has a natural flare for P&L management and has an understanding of working and building relationship with complex food manufacturing groups.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working in an entrepreneurial environment, where they have the autonomy to build world class partnerships with their customer base. Furthermore, they will have built their career with a highly respected Ingredients & Flavours Group, where they honed their skills in key account management.
Highly Competitive + Bonus + Equity
Our client, a highly innovative Ingredients & Flavours manufacturer has created the role of CEO to support the founder with the next phase of its growth.
Work closely with senior management team to lead the business through its next stages of growth, including development and roll out of commercial strategy and developing partnerships with major food and beverage players.
Head up the senior management team in terms of establishing commercial infrastructure, developing customer focus, management of strategic accounts and relationships, supply chain management, production partnerships and JVs, quality control, regulatory affairs, public policy, sustainability initiatives, talent acquisition resulting in company profitability.
Lead fundraising efforts and develop relationships within the investment community with the support of the senior management team.
Drive corporate culture, human capital leadership and lead by example to achieve excellence, creativity and innovation
• Proven experience as a senior executive in an entrepreneurial environment irrespective of company size or a considerable track record of building small early-stage businesses into significant scale across all business functions with successful exits;
• Capable of building and motivating a high-performance team aligned with company culture.
• Track record of the development and execution of strategic plans to deliver strong P&L performance and attract investor attention;
• Strategic thinker with a keen understanding of market trends and industry developments, with a strong focus on consumer-facing food and beverage innovations;
· Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and leadership in a rapidly changing environment and the ability to communicate our vision and motivate staff;
· Effective communicator across abroad range of key stakeholders with a good feel for media and PR and advertising;
· Food and beverage sector knowledge with a focus on new technologies is preferred.
Excellent Package
Our client, a major division of a global food group, is recruiting a VP Marketing - Europe
Forming a key member of the Executive leadership team, you will be responsible for planning and leading the performance marketing strategy across Europe.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing a team capable of delivering innovative, results driven marketing support across exciting and fast-moving categories;
- Working with the senior commercial and operational teams to identify opportunities to enhance brand visibility and awareness;
- Actively collaborate with global colleagues to develop breakthrough brand strategies;
- Development of a comprehensive research strategy to better understand market trends and customer insight.
To apply, you must be entrepreneurial Marketing Director that build the foundation of your experience with a medium to large international Food or Beverage Group. You will possess an unrivalled understanding of the European Grocery category and leverage this experience to unlock value in a competitive premium category.
You must have a track-record of driving brand performance and customer insight through the implementation of a wide range of marketing techniques. With an ability to adapt in fast moving, customer driven markets, you will be able to demonstrate a proven record of turning strategic thinking and market insight into measurable performance improvement.
Highly Competitive Package
QLM Search is partnering an International Protein Group that is recruiting Food Safety and Quality Director.
Reporting to the President, you will create and lead a world class QA and Food Safety organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Provides planning, direction and leadership in the Corporation’s Quality Assurance programs that involve food safety, compliance, customer product specifications and all relevant government regulations.
- Oversees the development, implementation and maintenance of the Company’s Quality strategic plan in Europe and the Quality Assurance programs (to include technical standards and quality policies)..
- Develops and implements best in class food safety and quality solutions to novel and complex problems.
- Provides direction in all matters related to compliance with local, National and European Union food safety regulations.
- Provides guidance and mentoring to corporate staff and plant QA personnel.
- Serves as the European Division's expert representative on customer, industry and government food safety committees.
To be considered for this role you will have a deep expertise in the meat processing sector and be a recognised QA and Food Safety expert in the industry.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established, well respected, international group.
Excellent Base + STI + LTI + Car
QLM Search is working in partnership with an International Food Group, that requires a Managing Director to lead their UK division.
Reporting to the European CEO, the role will be responsible for driving a positive evolution across all aspects of this highly autonomous business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement the 5 year business plan and strategic priorities across a complex business that has multiple revenue streams
- Define and deliver long term sustainable growth initiatives that are unpinned in financial reality
- Leverage deep business acumen to ensure supply chain resilience and operational capabilities are in place to execute business success
- Actively evaluate and execute strategic M&A projects to drive long term growth
- Create a culture that encourages empowerment and supports talent advancement
To be considered for this high profile role, you must be an established P&L leader, that has held full scope of responsibility across all aspects of a business that has a multi-business model.
You will understand the importance aligning commercial excellence with supply chain performance in a manufacturing environment, where innovation is at the heart of the business.
Excellent Salary & Package
QLM Search has been retained by an International Food Group that is looking to recruit a Divisional CFO.
Reporting to the Group CFO, this newly created role will be instrumental in delivering world class performance across a highly complex international business.
Key responsibilities include:
- Drive the preparation of timely and accurate financial reports for the division, including segment management and statutory reporting and analysis of performance, variance and cash flow in accordance with GAAP
- Active involvement in the development and execution of strategic business plans aimed at growing the business while ensuring the financial health of the operation
- Partners with all corporate functions to ensure all international operations follow standard procedures and company policies, always pursuing best in class processes
- Drive and promote the business intelligence strategy (technology, people & process) for Finance and international markets
- Partner with colleagues on valuation, due diligence, financial analysis, deal structuring, and other activities associated with M&A for the division
The successful candidate will be a proven finance leader and have deep experience of working across multiple geographical markets. My client requires a skilled collaborator that can build relationships and influence across different cultures.
Highly Competitive
QLM Search has been retained by a highly innovative food manufacturer to recruit a VP Manufacturing.
Reporting to the Global COO (non-US based), this key strategic hire will be responsible for delivering world class performance across all facets of Manufacturing and Quality.
Key responsibilities include:
- Develop and implement a WCM programme and ensure roll out across the supply chain
- Building and developing a world class team responsible for manufacturing, engineering, quality, and ci activities
- Effectively align the overall manufacturing structure to strategic deliverables
- Create and integrate quality control and technical measurement systems to deliver world class performance
- Lead 3-year planning cycle of Capital projects requirements and effectively manage within budget and time constraints
- Building integrated processes in supply chain by working with all functions in the Group and tracking performance through effective KPIs, budgeting and forecasting
To be considered for this high-profile leadership position, my client requires a hands-on manufacturing leader that has deep WCM / Lean manufacturing experience.
It is critical that you have already held responsibility for leading a complex manufacturing and packaging facility in the beverage or ingredients industry.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, innovative, international group.
Highly Competitive + Package
Our client, a major division of a global consumer products manufacturer,is recruiting a Chief Marketing Officer. A key member of the Executiveleadership team, you will be responsible for planning and leading theperformance marketing strategy across the division.
Key responsibilitiesinclude:
Leading and developing a team capable of delivering innovative,results driven marketing support across exciting and fast-moving categories;
Working with the senior commercial and operational teams to identifyopportunities to enhance brand visibility and awareness;
Full ownership of marketing strategy and relationship management with group marketing and category leaders;
Development of a comprehensive research strategy to betterunderstand market trends and customer insight.
To apply, you must be an experienced CMO with a medium to large international group operating in branded consumer goods. You must have a track-record of driving brand performance and customer insight through the implementation of a wide range of marketing techniques. With an ability to adapt in fast moving, customer driven markets, you will be able to demonstrate a proven record of turning strategic thinking and market insight into measurable performance improvement.
Excellent Base and Package
QLM Search is partnering a highly acquisitive Food Group that is looking to appoint a Chief Manufacturing Officer.
Reporting to the Managing Director, this role will be responsible for driving best in class operational performance across five manufacturing facilities.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading, influencing and developing a world class team responsible for manufacturing, engineering, quality, and CI activities
- Full responsibility for the manufacturing strategy
- Driving the simplification of production processes through standardization, technology and innovation, and the implementation of Lean methodologies
- Partnering with the Managing Director to build integrated processes in supply chain by working with all functions in the Group and tracking performance through effective KPIs, budgeting and forecasting
You must have the ability to lead and motivate a large team combined with a strategic approach to implementing innovation and technology to drive operating performance.
This high profile role, requires a flexible Manufacturing leader that is happy with significant travel and is able to manage a variety of change initiatives.
Executive Base and Package
QLM Search is partnering a highly innovative Ingredient & Flavours group that is looking to appoint a Managing Director for the DACH region.
Reporting to the International President, this role has a clear mandate to lead a transformation across all aspects of this highly autonomous business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the business, with full accountability for all aspects of the P&L
- Leverage deep commercial and P&L management expertise, from a mid-size food or Ingredients Group, to drive critical strategic decisions across both the private label and added value business.
- Develop and implement new initiatives to drive revenue, optimise margin, growth and NPD opportunities across all key channels.
- Create a Lean operating Culture, adding Value and removing waste, to ensure the future competitive advantage of the organisation
- Drive a culture of high performance, that supports the growth and success of the Foodservice and QSR Channel.
To be considered for this role, you must have a proven track record of operating as a Managing Director / President in the food or ingredients manufacturing sector.
You will have a strong reputation and network and this will be complimented by your ability to build high performing teams.
Excellent Package + STI + LTI
QLM Search is partnering an International Branded Food Group, that is looking to appoint a UK Sales Director.
Reporting to the CEO and forming part of a high performing Board, the role will be instrumental in delivering an exciting 5 year commercial strategy.
- Develop and execute effective category management strategies to drive sales and profit growth for the business.
- Analyse market trends, customer insights and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities and develop strategies to maximize sales potential.
- Build strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders to ensure the business is meeting their needs and driving customer satisfaction.
- Manage and motivate the sales team to achieve sales targets and KPIs.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal departments including marketing, operations, finance, human resources and supply chain to ensure alignment and collaboration across the business.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop effective sales promotions, marketing campaigns and product launches.
- Proven experience as a Sales Director within the branded food industry in the UK market.
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a high-performing sales team.
- Strong knowledge of category management strategies and techniques, with a track record of driving growth through effective implementation.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyse market trends and customer insights to identify new business opportunities.
- Strong relationship building skills, with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
- A degree in Business, Marketing or a related field is preferred.
$Executive Package
QLM Search is partnering an International Food Group to recruit a President - North America.
Reporting to the CEO, this role has a clear mandate to drive world class performance across all aspects of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the business, with overall responsibility for a complex multi-site operation and hold full P&L accountability
- Leverage deep commercial and P&L management expertise, from a mid-size food group, to drive critical strategic decisions across both the private label and co-manufacturing.
- Develop and implement new initiatives to drive revenue, optimise margin, growth and NPD opportunities across all channels
- Create a Lean operating Culture, adding Value and removing waste, to ensure the future competitive advantage of the organisation
- Drive a culture of high performance, that supports the growth across all aspects of the business
To be considered for this role, you must have a proven track record of delivering results in a medium sized food manufacturer.
You will have a strong reputation and network with the major retailer and foodservice groups and this will be complimented by your ability to build high performing teams.
Excellent Salary + Package
QLM Search is partnering with an International Flavours Group that is recruiting a Global Procurement Leader.
Reporting to the Chief Supply Chain Officer the role will lead the implementation of a world class procurement strategy that will drive business performance and mitigate financial and supply risk.
- Proactively ensure continuity of supply, sourced from a sustainable and approved supply base
- Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks and constraints
- Accountable for multi-million dollar annual spend across multiple categories
- Immersing in global markets to maintain awareness of, and communicate, market conditions & dynamics to internal customers and stakeholders
- Deliver both short term and strategic savings via value added activities, leading initiatives to optimize category spend and lower costs
- Manage, develop, and strengthen key supplier and stakeholder relationships
To be considered for this role, you must be a hands on procurement leader that is comfortable operating in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment.
It is important that you have deep experience of working in either the Ingredients & Flavours industry or food manufacturing.
Excellent Salary & Package
QLM Search is partnering a leading International Protein Group that is looking to appoint a Senior Plant Director.
of Reporting to the COO, this role will be responsible for driving best-in-class operational performance across a highly complex manufacturing facility.
- Leading, influencing and developing a world class team responsible for manufacturing, engineering, quality, and ci activities
- Full responsibility for the manufacturing strategy
- Driving the simplification of production processes through standardization, technology and innovation, and the implementation of Lean methodologies
- Building integrated processes in supply chain by working with all functions in the Group and tracking performance through effective KPIs, budgeting and forecasting
You must have the ability to lead and motivate a large team combined with a strategic approach to implementing innovation and technology to drive operating performance.
To apply, you must be a highly experienced Manufacturing Leader that has the capability in time to lead a complex of sites.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing, innovative business that is committed to developing leaders.