STADA UK Thornton & Ross is on an exciting growth journey with more than 700 employees being fully committed to our purpose of Caring for People’s Health as a Trusted Partner. Together we are shaping the future of Thornton & Ross by living our values of Integrity, Entrepreneurship, Agility and One STADA. If you want to work in an open culture where your uniqueness is valued, join our Consumer Healthcare Sales Team

STADA UK Thornton & Ross – Channel Controller (Discount & High Street Accounts)

Field Based | U.K. | Full-time | Permanent

We are currently in search of a dedicated Channel Controller who will be is responsible for leading and growing critical partnerships within our UK Discount sector and management of a team to achieve the STADA UK business objectives.  You will enable results delivery through partnering closely with strategically important customers such as Home Bargains and B&M to drive sales, profit, distribution, new product launches, brand visibility and promotional activity. You’ll get to work on a wide variety of brands across Home Hygiene, OTC and Derma, many of which are number are number 1 or 2 leaders in their respective categories.   

How You Will Make an Impact

• Lead the Discounter/High Street channel strategy aligned to STADA’s growth objectives.
• Encourage a high-performance team culture of results delivery, reward & recognition, and people development.
• Total P&L accountability through to EBITDA level.
• Lead customer JBP’s to grow sales, market share and visibility share within the channel above the competition.
• Build strategic alignment through top-to-top engagement, customer relationship management and performance.
• Accelerate growth through building opportunities for the STADA UK business through channel opportunities.
• Be the customer champion and voice of the customer within STADA UK.

What We Are Looking For

• A proven track record of driving growth strategy across the UK Discounters at a strategic level and strong knowledge of the channel.
• Expertise in driving growth and delivering strong results through customer, channel, and market insights.
• An expert negotiator at Category Director and Senior Buyer level with the ability to identify and win incremental profitable opportunities for the organization.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence various stakeholders.
• Established P&L ownership experience and leading JBP’s.
• Robust organizational and project management skills, adept at multitasking and prioritizing effectively to meet deadlines.
• A champion of ethics who promotes integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism consistently.
• Full UK driving license.

How we care for you

At Thornton & Ross our purpose “Caring for people’s health as a trusted partner” motivates us every day. And what would be a better place than starting with our own employees. Which is why we give much in return:

💸 Competitive salary, car allowance and annual bonus scheme.

🗝 Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme offering 8% employer contribution rates.

⌚ Hybrid working – we spend three days of your choice in the office, with the remaining days working at home.

🌴 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays with the potential to buy up to 5 additional days.

🥗 On-site subsidised canteen.

🏥 Health benefits provided through our Vitality Private Medical Insurance.

💉 Free winter flu jab.

🧠 Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme and KYAN Wellbeing – offering free coaching and counselling services for you and your family.

⚡ Electric Car Scheme through Octopus Energy, plus free on-site EV charging.

🚲 Cycle to Work Scheme.

👪 Enhanced Family Leave.

🎉 Plus, many more employee benefits & celebration events.

STADA Group values and promotes its diverse culture, regardless of gender, age, social or ethnic origin, disabilities, religion, ideology, or sexual orientation. We use the strength of our uniqueness to develop creative ideas, expand our experience and increase innovative strength. Our focus is on equal opportunities, respectful cooperation, and the promotion of an inclusive working environment. We are looking forward to your application and welcome applications without a pharmaceutical background.

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