Responsibilities

• Set the direction for how we plan and deploy our syndicated field teams across a complex, multi-client, multi-channel environment
• Lead the ongoing development of our operating model, ensuring it is efficient, scalable and commercially focused
• Identify where we need to change how we work and drive those changes through to delivery
• Own how we plan field activity, making sure resource is directed where it delivers the greatest commercial return
• Ensure we have clear, meaningful performance measures that drive better decisions and accountability
• Work closely with commercial and client teams to align field plans with business priorities and growth opportunities
• Take accountability for the quality and consistency of delivery across grocery, convenience, wholesale and LSR
• Ensure we execute brilliantly in the field, with a clear focus on standards, impact and client outcomes
• Continuously strengthen planning accuracy and execution discipline to improve overall performance
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, setting clear expectations and holding people to account

Requirements

• Significant leadership experience across planning, operations, field strategy or commercial roles, with clear accountability for delivery at scale
• Strong commercial judgement, with the ability to make trade-offs on priority, investment and resources to deliver the right outcomes
• Experience in FMCG, retail or consumer environments where pace and demand shift quickly
• A track record of improving performance through better planning, sharper focus and disciplined execution
• Confidence operating in matrix environments, influencing senior stakeholders and aligning competing priorities
• A genuine commitment to building strong teams, developing leaders and creating a culture where people take ownership and deliver

Benefits

• Work with global, market-leading brands across dynamic and growing sectors
• Be part of a business investing in data and capability to strengthen how we deliver and scale our field operation
• Join a collaborative, ambitious culture where your ideas and leadership will make a tangible difference
• We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We believe that diverse teams drive better results, and we’re committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive