Head of Grocery UK & Ireland

Job Description

ABOUT US We’re Minor Figures. What began in 2014 on a rooftop with three friends and a shared passion for coffee has since grown into a global brand with a diverse team across EMEA and NAM. We’re a crew of artists, musicians, athletes, and activists, united by a mission to shape a world where sustainability isn’t just the right choice—it’s the most exciting one.Minor Figures creates innovative plant-based products for coffee lovers, baristas, and a better planet. We chose to break the usual approach of plant-based milk alternatives. Instead of being fixated on replicating dairy, we focused on creating a product that would remain faithful to each coffee’s natural characteristics.As we continue to grow, we’re looking for creative, curious, free-spirited, and bold thinkers to join us in making that future happen. Everyone’s invited. We collaborate, improvise, and synchronize—because magic happens when everyone’s vibing. ABOUT THE ROLE As our Head of Grocery for Minor Figures, you’ll be getting deep into the detail for our retail channel. Managing all of the key retailers in the UK, you’ll become the go-to for all of our customers, developing relationships through working with the buyers and commercial teams, driving volume and importantly reaching our key consumers through product and brand awareness.Our Retail sales make up over a third of the total sales for our EMEA region, so this is a vital role. Leading a team of 1 which will expand as distribution increases, you will work together to grow our existing customers, but also target new business in the retail, wholesale, and the untapped convenience channel.Ultimately, you’ll be the heart of building up the Retail channel and working with all our key customers to accelerate the growth and brand love of Minor Figures through the supermarket shelves. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Working across all the retail customers in the UK. Leading JBP’s, driving volume in retail customers and influencing key stakeholders, internally and externally. Building and communicating a compelling category strategy. Developing people and providing ongoing support to those in your team (currently 1 direct report but will be expanding quickly). Strong organisational and planning skills. Results driven with strong attention to detail. Self-starter who wants to learn and progress in the FMCG industry. Strong communicator and great at working cross-functionally (finance, operations, supply chain, marketing). ABOUT YOUR TEAM As Head of Grocery, you’ll lead and guide a Wholesale National Account Manager. Together, you’ll bring these channels to life, and inspire the wider business to feel proud every time they walk into a store and see Penny on one of our cartons.More broadly, reporting into our Commercial Director for EMEA you’ll work closely with a motley crew of teammates across the globe that are celebrated for their individuality in a work culture that encourages you to be optimistic, experimental, and daring. ABOUT YOU We want people to come into Minor Figures to be a true version of themselves every day. Every day. No matter if you're up, or if you're down, we want people that embrace every day being different. People that can bring the energy, support their teammates when the times get hard, but not hold off from asking for support themselves. We hire humans, not machines, so let’s look at the key skills that we love to see. People that: Live and breathe their authenticity and individuality in everything that they do. Take pride in what they do, and inspire others to do the same. Have a sense of fun and adventure, along with a hands-on & can-do approach. Not be phased by constant change and challenges and be willing to adapt and implement solutions. Collaborate like crazy & have a willingness to help in all areas of the business when needed. Approach every day like it’s day one. Committed, open-minded, and ready to enjoy every exhilarating second.You have a strong strategic brand brain, which makes you want to turn traditional digital media rules on its head. You will bring a creative yet strategic mindset and an understanding of what it takes for MF to connect with people online. WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU We realise that a job is more than just the take-home salary each month. So what are you really getting?As part of the MF team, not only will you have the opportunity to own your role and make it, you and us a success, you’ll also be becoming part of something very special. Minor Figures’ ethos is that everyone is welcome, as long as you leave all hang-ups, social barriers, and prejudices at the door.You’ll embark on a journey that doesn’t have a destination. It just keeps going. Your contribution will help us become the most loved brand on the planet & the number speciality coffee brand. With that, you’ll grow, develop, and progress as we do and you’ll play your part in us having a planet to do this on.And, as part of the Minor Figures team, you’ll have the opportunity to invest in the business, with the option to buy shares in the company at an agreed price. Having skin in the game and really contributing to our success. Because it’s you and us all that do make this all happen.But of course, we look after you in the other ways that you’d expect: 25 days holiday allowance in addition to bank holidays. Statutory pension contribution through Nest. Employee share options scheme, available to all full-time employees. 1 day paid leave to support a cause of your choice through volunteering or activism. Flexible working to meet the needs of the role. 30% discount on products from our online shop. Unlimited one-to-one coaching sessions with More Happi. Unlimited access to Calm app. All the free coffee and cold brew you can drink! Vegan lunches are available. YOUR COMMITMENT Your main place of work will be out in the field and there will be travel 2 days a week to our office in London E17.Hours of work will generally be 9.00am – 5:30pm but may vary with workload or by agreement. Flexibility is required due to travel requirements. We expect that you will attend some tradeshows and networking events outside from time to time. Travel will be required to follow up leads and generate sales in accordance with the Minor Figures Travel Policy. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At Minor Figures everyone is welcome. We are committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We celebrate differences and continually support all members of our company to be proud of who they are.In recruiting for our team, we pride ourselves on equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sex, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality, or social class. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their abilities and effectiveness, nothing else. WHAT’S NEXT #J-18808-Ljbffr