Channel Manager – Health Food & UK Grocers
Hybrid (London office). c£50-60k, 15% bonus and package
Our Client
* A founder-led, London-based food business building a premium, clean-label portfolio for the UK grocery market
* Focused on health-led, better-for-you categories with strong consumer relevance and long-term growth potential
* Backed by patient capital with a clear ambition to scale from premium-first into selective mainstream retail
* Entering a critical growth phase with a mandate to establish a credible, scalable grocery multiples presence
The Role
* Lead the full entry and expansion strategy into UK grocery multiples, owning priority accounts end-to-end
* Initial target customers Planet Organic, Whole Foods, Holland & Barrett, etc before major Grocery retailers
* Build senior buyer relationships, open new doors, and lead all ranging, pricing, and promotional negotiations
* Co-own the channel P&L with the founder, delivering forecasts, plans, and commercial outcomes
* Establish the blueprint for success in multiples and lay foundations for a future commercial team
Ideal Candidate Profile
* Experience in UK grocery multiples within food, ideally health-led or clean-label categories
* Existing, active buyer relationships at leading UK multiples (this is essential)
* Proven track record of building accounts and categories from first listing to scale
* Commercially rigorous, credible under pressure, and comfortable operating in a hands-on, founder-led environment
Location: Central London (office-based) with frequent UK travel
Compensation: Competitive base salary plus performance-linked bonus
This is a rare opportunity to build something meaningful from day one in a business serious about winning in UK grocery.
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