At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to enhance client engagement and drive commercial success.
- Company: Dynamic company at the forefront of retail client services.
- Benefits: Market-leading pension, bonus scheme, flexible leave, and generous medical insurance.
- Other info: Enjoy a hybrid work model with excellent work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the grocery industry while leading a motivated team.
- Qualifications: Proven commercial experience and strong leadership skills required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Head of Client Leadership who will lead our Retail client service team to deliver better engagement for clients with better IGD solutions. The team sits at the forefront of our commercial engagement, powering commercial success.
What you’ll do
- Key Account Management
- You will directly lead a portfolio of c.10 existing and strategically important clients, overseeing overall engagement with the customer, with a primary focus on commercial activity.
- This will mean ensuring all clients get full value from current services by creating and delivering engagement activity and identifying growth opportunities in key clients across the full range of IGD services and benefits.
- Comfortable operating up to CEO level, with a primary focus on commercial leaders and insight teams, you’ll deliver excellent customer service, working closely with our support teams, ensuring a swift and effective response to incoming queries and acting as a partner to your key accounts.
- Commercial Growth
- You’ll drive renewals AND upgrades to existing client subscriptions through additional support and where appropriate, engage new stakeholders on our other online services.
- A key aspect of the role will be identifying new opportunities for IGD Consulting projects. Working together with our Consulting and Insight teams to generate quality leads, proposals and solutions and create strong partnerships with strategic clients.
- We set monthly and annual targets for sales of our online and consulting services, designed to ensure our continued high level of client retention. This will be the primary measure of your success.
- Leadership
- You will lead and develop two Commercial Managers, each of whom will be responsible for managing a portfolio of c.30 clients, setting clear goals, and driving accountability.
- You will motivate and inspire your team, ensuring high performance and alignment with business objectives. You will be experienced in coaching and mentoring individuals of varying experience levels, fostering professional growth and encouraging collaboration.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management will be key, as you guide their team through challenges and support decision-making. You will also drive continuous improvement, implement best practices, and lead the team through change to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
What we’re looking for
- You should have gravitas and a strong interest in the Grocery industry.
- A natural curiosity to explore new ideas, challenge assumptions, and drive efficiencies.
- You can demonstrate a proven commercial background, with experience gained from working in the retail/manufacturer/research space.
- You will need leadership and coaching skills to help develop our wider customer facing team.
The rewards
We offer a range of benefits, including a market leading pension, a bonus scheme, the ability to buy and sell annual leave plus a generous medical insurance package. You will have a great work-life balance, where you are empowered & trusted to manage your time.
The location
We are operating a hybrid approach to working with a mix of home and office-based working. We are based in a very accessible location within the M25, just 20 miles from Central London.
Head of Client Leadership employer: IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution)
Join us as the Head of Client Leadership, where you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and innovation. With a strong focus on employee growth, we offer extensive coaching and mentoring opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package that includes a market-leading pension and flexible working arrangements. Located just 20 miles from Central London, our accessible office fosters a healthy work-life balance, making it an excellent place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the retail sector.
Contact Details:
IGD (Institute of Grocery Distribution) Recruitment Team
