Grocery Channel Controller

Grocery Channel Controller MacGregor Black are partnering with a Leading International Chilled Food Manufacturer on the search for a Grocery Channel Controller . This is a full-time hybrid position based close to London , United Kingdom . This is a pivotal commercial leadership opportunity within a purpose-driven, values-led food business. You’ll take full ownership of a major UK retail account, playing a central role in driving growth and safeguarding one of the organisation’s most profitable customer relationships. Alongside managing this flagship account, you’ll lead and develop a small commercial team, including a National Account Manager and a National Account Executive. Key Responsibilities: Own the full P&L and commercial strategy for a key retail account, driving growth through strategic collaboration and executional excellence. Lead customer-specific projects and innovation pipelines, managing complexities within a multi-layered stakeholder environment. Line manage and develop a National Account Manager and a National Account Executive, ensuring performance, team cohesion, and long-term development. Translate data and insights into actionable commercial plans, collaborating with internal teams including Supply Chain, New Product Development, Technical, Category, and Operations. Work closely with cross-functional teams across UK manufacturing sites to consistently meet service, quality, and commercial objectives. Play a key role in shaping broader customer strategy, sharing best practices and commercial insights across a wider portfolio. What We're Looking For: Proven experience managing a major UK retailer food account at a senior or equivalent level, with strong knowledge of its systems, stakeholder ecosystem, and strategic priorities. Deep category expertise in complex proteins such as fish, meat, poultry, or dairy. Strong ownership of P&L with a track record of managing significant turnover and driving profitable growth in both own-label and branded environments. Demonstrated ability to influence and lead within a matrix organisation, managing diverse internal and external stakeholders across commercial and operational functions. Commercially astute and insight-driven, with a proactive approach to identifying and capitalising on new opportunities while maintaining rigorous attention to detail to ensure timely delivery. Experienced team leader capable of coaching and developing others, balancing hands-on involvement with accountability. For more information, please contact Jon McNeish today.

Location: City of London, London, GB

Posted Date: 10/18/2025