Field Sales Controller UK – all channels

Life tastes better with ice cream. With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference.

What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

The Out of Home channel is one of the most exciting growth engines in our global business, with huge, untapped potential - especially in the UK. Growing OOH is a strategic priority, and the momentum behind it is stronger than ever. Joining this team means stepping into a fast-moving, high-impact environment where you can directly shape the future growth of the business.

JOB PURPOSE: As Field Sales Controller, you will head up the UK field sales function for total UK covering all channels & own the relationship end to end with our external partner. You will lead a team of 11 internal managers, who are responsible for over 100 external colleagues across operational and executional functions. This role plays a pivotal part in enabling flawless execution and driving the Magnum Ice Cream Company’s growth ambitions in the UK. This role will report directly to the Commercial Operations Director for OOH, but also the role will have close links with the Leadership team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Delivering the vision and in year business goals for the field sales function that support the growth agenda.
• Responsible for the delivery of in year goals, for you and your total team.
• Line management of a large & expanding team.
• Ensuring our tools enable the team to deliver their goals sales force, helping deliver our goals in In Home, Independent and Managed Convenience, QSR’s and total Independent Leisure.
• Working cross functionally with all the key areas of our business, Data, Marketing, Finance, Brand and Supply Chain.
• Manage the external partner end to end; owning budget & relationship, alignment of annual goals & plan to deliver them.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:

• Minimum 8+ years in FMCG, in sales management, operational or executional roles.
• Impulse category experience preferable, specifically snacking/soft drinks/food.
• Proven track record of successful leadership & people management of teams (5 reports+).
• Strong, data‑driven decision‑making skills with the ability to work collaboratively across functions to deliver plans, resolve operational challenges, and maintain alignment.
• Proven ability to build and optimise team processes to improve delivery against business goals, driving accountability through clear objectives, performance metrics, and effective coaching.
• Past experience of working with third party field sales agencies preferable.
• Lead effective change management to embed new processes within the field environment.
• A good understanding of CRM and digital applications. Salesforce experience preferable.
• System/process transformation and project management preferable.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:

• A unique mix of global scale & start-up spirit—€7.9 bn powerhouse with an agile, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Career without limits—42 markets, international opportunities, and fast-tracked growth.
• A performance-driven culture—Freedom to act, disrupt and grow – your success is measured by impact.
• A company that celebrates joy, innovation, and purpose—We create extraordinary careers, just like our ice cream creates extraordinary moments.

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE? Please apply online and do not forget to upload your CV. Your application will be reviewed against the requirements, and we will be in touch shortly after the closing date, with an update on the status of your application.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

For the recruitment of this position, we would like to emphasize that local conditions apply to the position.

Disclaimer: Equal Opportunity Employer: The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

We take pleasure seriously. Join the Ice Cream team now!

Why join us? This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

• Roles with real accountability and visible impact.
• Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done.
• Continuous learning and development as the business grows.
• Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business. Ready to build the future of Ice Cream? If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.