Lantmännen is an agricultural cooperative and Northern Europe’s leader in agriculture, machinery, bioenergy and food products.
Head of Foodservice
Are you an outstanding leader with a passion for the foodservice industry and a proven track record of driving growth. If so, we would love to hear from you!
The Head of Foodservice will lead and manage the total foodservice business across all UK foodservice customers, wholesalers, and ‘out of home’ key accounts. This role is pivotal in developing our commercial strategies and ensuring Lantmännen UK remains a leading player within the foodservice channel and relevant product categories.
The successful candidate will lead a proactive and driven foodservice sales team, ensuring the development of skills fit for the future.
You will:
- Lead the team to deliver the UK foodservice budget
- Be responsible for the key food service accounts, developing strong, trusted customer relationships
- Annually review and develop all foodservice customer terms and growth incentives
- Develop effective, profitable growth strategies for all foodservice and ‘out of home’ customers
- Ensure effective cross-functional communication across the business
You have:
- In-depth knowledge of the UK foodservice/wholesale market
- Strong relationships within the foodservice industry
- Experienced in negotiating terms and pricing with large wholesale customer buying groups
- A sound background in the Bakery Industry
You are:
- An empathetic leader who can inspire and motivate your teams to achieve their full potential
- Excellent at managing stakeholders both internally and externally
- Proactive with a willingness to challenge the status quo
Job Environment/Work Pattern & Hours:
- Home-based with regular/weekly visits to UK sites & customers
Apply Now to join our team and make a significant impact on the future of Lantmännen UK