Country Manager UK & Ireland (M/F)
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London
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Entreprise
A key player in the French biscuits, cakes and ready to fill sectors, St Michel is a fast-growing
French independent family business.
Our 8 factories are located in France and our products are sold internationally, in over 100
countries.
St Michel handles the production and marketing of the Bonne Maman brand’s ranges of cakes and
biscuits.
Besides, St Michel was voted France’s favorite brand, all categories!
Our trademark? We invent and manufacture gourmet products, paying particular attention to the
quality of the ingredients and their origins, as well as taking into account the producers, animal
welfare and the environment. Our CSR approach “Le Goût de la Transmission » is at the heart of
everything we do.
At St Michel, we are driven by a single goal: be the world leader of French-style cakes and
biscuits.
Poste
As part of its international expansion, St Michel is creating a position of Country Manager for its subsidiary in the United Kingdom. Reporting to the Director of International Development, the Country Manager UK & Ireland develops St Michel’s business across the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland, with responsibility for commercial growth, profitability, marketing investments and team performance. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on commercial expertise and financial accountability. You will oversee business development across different channels, including Retail and Private Labels.
Your main responsibilities:
Business Strategy & Development
- Define and execute the UK & Ireland strategy, aligned with St Michel’s international ambitions
- Develop annual business plans and identify opportunities across branded and private label activities
- Ensure effective execution of commercial and marketing plans in coordination with internal departments
Negotiation
- Lead major and complex negotiations with key retailers, distributors and strategic partners
- Build and maintain relationships with senior customer decisionmakers
Financial & Marketing Performance
- Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts and financial performance reviews
- Identify performance gaps and implement corrective actions to achieve financial objectives
Management
- Lead, motivate and develop the UK & Ireland team, setting clear objectives and responsibilities
The position is based in London (office in Camden). Travelling within the UK & Ireland and occasionally to our Headquarters in France is to be expected.
Profil
You have a higher education qualification in business, with a minimum of 15 years’ significant
experience in a FMCG/retail-related position (head office and field). A very good knowledge of the UK & Ireland Retail market is essential.
International experience and exposure strategic account management within the Food industry, ideally Food manufacturing are highly desired.
You are recognised for your excellent organizational, negotiation and relationship-building skills,
your entrepreneurial mindset, agility and ability to identify growth opportunities.
You have strong analytical skills and ability to translate data into business decisions (advanced Excel level).
Speaking French would be a plus, given the close interaction with the Group’s French headquarters.
Apply now! We promise, we won’t eat you.