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
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About the company
Lantmännen Unibake is a leading global bakery company within the Lantmännen Group. With expertise in bakery products for food service and retail, we serve consumers around the clock and across the world every day. The aim is to make bread and pastry a profitable business for our customers through tasty, high-quality products and innovative solutions and based on a sustainable mind-set and excellent food safety standards. Headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, Lantmännen Unibake operates modern bakeries around the world and has sales in more than 60 countries. The brand portfolio comprises a range of well-established B2B and BtC brands e.g. Schulstad Bakery Solutions, Schulstad, Bonjour, Vaasan, Pastridor and Hatting. Lantmännen Unibake has a turnover of EUR 1.1 billion and employs more than 6,000 people in 20+ countries. Appetite for more? Visit us at www.lantmannen-unibake.com
#1It goes right. Right from the start. New people start at Lantmännen Unibake every day. We’re used to creating the right beginning, right from day one. We’re ready for you.
#2Baking is a people business. Lantmännen Unibake has flour on its hands and people at its heart. The whole process of making everyday products takes team work, open-ness and mutual respect.
#3It's a group thing. Working for a global business is different. You feel connected to something bigger. Your team has a higher purpose. Ripples turn into waves.
#4It's about baking the future. We are taking baking further. Not just geographically but in terms of innovation. We have a proud heritage but we want to explore new products, markets and opportunities.
#5Diversity is a reality. Not an ambition. Not only are we global, we hire a multitude of nationalities. At the moment, your future colleagues come from more than 40 countries.
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