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Wholesale Channel Controller (known internally as Route-to-Market Controller) Slough (Head Office)We operate a dynamic working model built on trust, choice and balance. Colleagues typically connect in person a few days per week, as we know the best ideas and relationships grow when we collaborate side by side.We also offer Dynamic Friday Hours, giving colleagues the opportunity to flex their time and finish early on a Friday, where the role allows.Join our snack-loving teamWere looking for a Wholesale Channel Controller to join us at KP Snacks. If youre ready to bring your ideas to the table, grow your skills and be part of a team that values what makes you, you this could be your next big move.About the roleAs Wholesale Controller, youll lead a talented team of nine account managers and business development managers, plus a dynamic 3rd Party Field Sales team. Youll work closely with Shopper Marketing, Category Management, Finance and Supply teams to deliver sustainable growth in the Wholesale Channel. This is a senior leadership role where youll champion strategic initiatives, strengthen trade partnerships and ensure KP Snacks continues to be recognised as best in class by the industry Advantage Group Survey.Whats in it for you?We believe in rewarding our colleagues and helping them thrive. Heres a flavour of what we offer:7,500 annual car cash allowance. Annual bonus scheme (target 10% of salary), with a strong track record of overachievementComprehensive healthcare support including Medicash Health Cash Plan or Private Healthcare, Digital GP, Best Doctors second opinion service and specialist cancer careKP Pension Plan contribution matching up to 7% of your salary25 days holiday, plus the option to buy moreKP4ME our online platform for benefits, discounts, wellbeing tools and moreWhat will you be doing?Lead and inspire a team of nine account managers and business development managers, setting clear objectives, coaching for success and creating a culture of accountability and high performanceManage and optimise the 3rd Party Field Sales team, ensuring strong execution of promotional plans, compliance with KP Snacks standards and effective coverage across the Wholesale ChannelDevelop and deliver the Wholesale Channel strategy, aligning with KP Snacks commercial priorities and identifying opportunities for growth through data-driven insights and market trendsBuild and maintain senior-level relationships with key wholesale partners, negotiating terms, joint business plans and promotional agreements to deliver mutual value and long-term partnershipsOwn the P&L for the Wholesale Channel, monitoring performance, managing budgets and delivering sustainable, profitable sales growth while balancing investment and returnCollaborate with cross-functional teams, including Shopper Marketing, Category Management, Finance and Supply Chain, to ensure best-in-class execution and support for customersChampion continuous improvement, identifying process efficiencies, leveraging technology and driving innovation in how we engage with wholesale customersWho are we?Were KP Snacks, part of the Intersnack family. Across more than 30 countries, over 15,000 of us work together to make the snacks people love from Hula Hoops to McCoys. In the UK, were a team of around 2,400 colleagues, based across seven sites and our Slough HQ. Were proud of our close-knit culture, where we speak up, celebrate differences and push boundaries together.Were committed to inclusionWere building a workplace where everyone belongs. If you dont tick every box, wed still love to hear from you your unique perspective could be just what we need. And if theres anything we can do to make the process easier for you, just let us know.Wed love to hear from you if you can bring:Proven experience in front-line FMCG sales, ideally within an Impulse Category, with a proven track record of delivering results.Typically gained over several years in senior commercial roles.Strong network across the UK Wholesale Channel, with established senior-level contacts and the ability to influence at all levelsProven leadership experience, including coaching, developing and motivating teams to achieve ambitious targetsCommercial acumen and negotiation expertise, with experience in creating joint business plans and delivering profitable growthP&L management skills, with the ability to balance investment and return while driving sustainable performanceHigh levels of pace, agility and ambition, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a desire to build long-term partnerships#LI-SC1 #LI-Hybrid