FMCG Managing Director; MD

Morgan Latif is an executive search and development consultancy focused on outcome-driven leadership hiring.

We partner with organisations across Consumer, Packaging, Chemicals & Speciality Materials, and Industrial Technology to secure leaders who create measurable impact and long-term business performance.

Through deep sector expertise, rigorous assessment, and alignment to business objectives, we identify individuals who not only fit the role, but perform strongly and thrive within the organisation.

Morgan Latif has partnered with an established international branded food & beverage business to appoint a Managing Director, Germany. The role holds full P&L responsibility for the German market and will lead the further development of the local organisation, with a focus on profitable growth, trade relationships and team performance.

• Hold overall responsibility for the German business and develop the local entity as a standalone organisation.
• Define and implement the market strategy, setting clear growth priorities across the brand portfolio.
• Own the P&L, driving profitable growth across channels
• Strengthen existing retail and trade relationships and unlock new opportunities in the German market.
• Drive omni-channel performance across grocery retail, food service/out-of-home and e-commerce.
• Represent the business externally with customers and partners, and internally as the voice of the German market.

• Lead and develop a marketing and sales team
• Build out structures, processes and interfaces so the organisation operates efficiently and close to the market.
• Work closely with the international parent organisation and its senior stakeholders.

• Several years of leadership and general management experience within FMCG, food or branded consumer goods.
• Strong understanding of the German retail landscape, ideally with an established network in the LEH.
• Demonstrable experience across strategy, business development, sales, marketing and P&L ownership.
• Omni-channel experience spanning retail, food service/OOH and e-commerce.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, strong execution focus and genuine enjoyment in building businesses and bringing people with you.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with credibility in front of internal and external stakeholders.
• Modern, people-oriented leadership style with energy, clarity and team spirit.
• Fluent in German and English.

Please note, this role is based in the Frankfurt area, Germany, with regular travel and close collaboration with the international head office.