Summary
Lead the Charge: Out of Home Director – Shape the Future of Food Service at Sofina Foods
Additional Benefits
Car Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance
The Role
Join Sofina Foods Europe as our new Out of Home Director, where you'll own and shape the strategic direction of our Out of Home (OOH) channel across the UK and ROI.
We already have a strong presence in the sector and have significant investment in expansion, this role is an opportunity for a results-driven, high-calibre executive to drive transformational change and unlock new opportunities in a highly competitive industry.
Your Key Responsibilities
As part of our senior leadership team, you'll be at the heart of growth, innovation, and customer success—partnering with distributors, wholesalers, and QSRs to bring fresh thinking and long-term results to one of the industry's most exciting sectors.
You Will Lead
* A bold commercial strategy that accelerates our growth and positions Sofina as a food service and out of home market leader.
* A talented, high-performing team across sales, marketing, and customer engagement.
* Strategic relationships with key partners and operators, creating long-term value.
* Innovation across the board—collaborating with R&D and marketing to launch standout products.
* Alignment with Sofina's broader European strategy, ensuring a cohesive and successful path forward.
The Ideal Candidate
You're a proven commercial heavyweight with leadership experience in QSR, food service, FMCG or related sectors. You will have:
* Extensive leadership experience in a senior commercial role within the food services sector.
* A proven track record of delivering revenue growth, developing, and executing large-scale commercial strategies.
* Deep sector knowledge, with a strong understanding of market dynamics, industry trends, and customer needs.
* Exceptional leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to build, develop, and inspire high-performing teams.
* A strategic and analytical mindset, capable of using data insights to drive commercial decision-making.
* Strong relationship management capabilities, with the ability to engage and negotiate at the highest levels.
* A results-driven, entrepreneurial approach, with the agility and resilience to drive change and navigate a competitive landscape.
Why Sofina Foods?
Role
Sofina Foods is a leading international food group, supplying some of the most recognized brands and businesses in the industry. This role offers:
* A strategic leadership position with the scope to shape and drive a critical division.
* The opportunity to work with industry-leading customers, brands, and partners in an evolving and competitive sector.
* A culture that values entrepreneurial thinking, decisive leadership, and commercial excellence.
* A platform for long-term career growth within a highly ambitious, well-invested organization.
Company Information
Sofina Foods
is more than just a food company. It's a place where you can grow your career, learn new skills, and make a positive impact.
With a wide range of meat and seafood products that delight consumers worldwide,
Sofina Foods
is always looking for talented and passionate people to join its team of over 13,000 employees across 40 sites in Canada and Europe.
At
Sofina Foods,
you will be part of a culture that values innovation, quality, sustainability, and customer satisfaction. You will work with diverse and delicious products that are sourced responsibly and sustainably from over 50 different protein sources from 5 continents.
Our vision is to be the most successful food company in the world
- If you are looking for a rewarding and exciting career in the food sector,
Sofina Foods is the place for you.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Malton, North Yorkshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4197BR