Managing Director - Food Ingredients

QLM Search is partnering with an acquisitive B2B food Ingredients group that requires a Divisional General Manager (Food Ingredients) to lead high profile commercial team in the sector. Reporting to the CEO, you will build, manage and develop a team in Food ingredients for the US business unit.

• Leading the business unit, with full commercial responsibility for P&L to achieve strategic goals in line with group expectation;
• Build and develop strong commercial relationships with global food ingredient suppliers
• Working collaboratively with customers and the commercial team to effectively manage and develop current and future business plans;
• Implementing and developing a continuous improvement mindset, accountability and communication across the division and a clear focus on delivery of core activities.

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To apply, you must be a highly motivated, strong hands-on Commercial sales leader with experience of managing a multi-functional Sales team in the food sector. Experience of working in the B2B distribution segment is vital to drive significant growth, quickly, through previous business relationships. Any experience of ingredient supply for bakery would be advantageous. This is an outstanding opportunity to join an established, well respected and high growth group.