Managing Director

Managing Director UK – Premium Drinks Business – England – Up to £120k plus packageMy client is a premium drink brand with real momentum, and they are looking for a Managing Director to take the UK business to its next stage of growth. The brand is already established in the UK, with a loyal following, strong credentials and a reputation for quality. The foundations are in place and the ambition is big.This is a true scaling opportunity. You’ll take the helm of a lean, close-knit UK team and have the freedom to shape how it grows, from the structure and the people to the strategy and the culture. You won’t be inheriting a corporate machine. You’ll be building one, with the backing of a European parent business that is invested in the UK’s success.One of the biggest chapters is the launch of draught into the UK, opening new on-trade opportunities and putting the brand in front of a whole new audience. You’ll lead it from the front, from route to market and pricing through to activation and building the right partnerships.It’s a hands-on role. You’ll be out in the market, visiting accounts, working alongside your agency and wholesale partners and getting stuck into the detail. You’ll also have a real seat at the table, working closely with the finance and operations teams and reporting directly into the European head office. Your decisions will shape the UK P&L, and your voice will carry weight.What this business offers:The chance to continue the growth of the UK business with real autonomyA high-visibility role with direct exposure to the European leadership teamCompetitive salary, bonus and benefits packageA premium brand with an exciting growth storyManaging Director responsibilities include:Own the UK P&L and commercial strategy, driving profitable growth across both on-trade and off-tradeLead the launch of draught into the UK, building the route to market, pricing and on-trade activation plansManage and get the best from an external sales agency, setting clear targets and holding them to accountDevelop and strengthen wholesale relationships, securing distribution and joint business plansWork closely with the finance and operations teams on forecasting, margin management, supply chain and planningAct as the key link with the European head office, representing the UK market and delivering against group objectivesRecruit and build the UK team as the business grows, creating a high-performing, entrepreneurial cultureAct as the face of the brand with key customers, partners and trade stakeholdersThe Ideal Managing Director candidate:Proven senior commercial experience in premium drinks, alcohol or FMCG, with a strong UK on- and off-trade backgroundA track record of growing brands or businesses, ideally in a start-up, challenger or scale-up environmentExperience of draught or on-trade distribution is highly desirableStrong commercial and financial acumen, comfortable owning a P&L and working with finance and opsExperience managing agencies, distributors or wholesalersA genuine “roll your sleeves up” mindset, equally happy writing the strategy and visiting accountsConfident influencer with the presence to work with European senior leadershipExperience building and developing teamsIf you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Mark@corecruitment.comCOREcruitment are experts in recruiting for Hospitality, Catering, Leisure, Retail, FM, Property and Construction sectors. We currently have over 1350 live roles across the UK, Middle East, Europe, Africa, North & Central America and South East Asia. To view other great opportunities please check out our website www.corecruitment.com or call us on +44 207 790 2666 for a confidential chat about upcoming opportunities. Likewise, if you are looking to recruit then we would love to hear from you. Follow COREcruitment on your favourite social networks - Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram