Sales Controller

£80-90k base + car allowance + bonus

Homebased - 1-2 days office contact

Talent Pool is partnering with an established, UK‑based FMCG manufacturer/brand that has undergone significant transformation and is now accelerating its presence across the Discounters, Convenience channels. This is a business with real momentum: strong brand equity, ambitious growth plans, and a leadership team investing heavily in new routes to market and commercial capability.

• Lead the commercial strategy across Discounters and Convenience.
• Full ownership of channel P&L, including net sales, gross margin, trade investment and annual planning.
• Build and manage senior customer relationships
  - negotiating annual agreements, pricing, promotional plans and commercial terms.
• Drive distribution, availability and penetration across existing and emerging channels.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities and strategic partnerships
  , enhancing brand presence across multiple routes to market.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing commercial team
  , coaching best‑in‑class customer management and execution.

• Proven branded FMCG experience at Controller / Head of Channel / Senior NAM level.
• Strong understanding of UK discounter, convenience and online grocery landscapes.
• Advanced commercial acumen with P&L ownership and a track record of delivering profitable growth.
• A strategic mindset combined with hands‑on commercial execution - someone who can build, influence and deliver.

This is a rare chance to shape the future of a business that’s scaling fast, investing in capability, and opening new channels at pace.