Interim Head of Off Trade – Drinks Brand | Short-Term Contract

Are you a commercially minded sales leader with a strong track record across the Off-Trade? This is an exciting short-term contract opportunity to step into a high-impact role with a globally recognised drinks brand. You’ll take ownership of the Off-Trade channel, leading customer relationships and driving commercial performance while supporting the Sales Director during a key trading period.

The Role

• Lead the Off-Trade strategy, managing customer relationships and delivering budgeted volume and profit targets.
• Increase distribution, visibility and availability across multiple channels.
• Use data-led insights to shape action plans and influence customer growth.
• Manage, coach and inspire a team to deliver against business and customer expectations.
• Oversee P&L responsibility for Off-Trade, ensuring commercial return on investment.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven Off-Trade leadership experience within FMCG (ideally food & drink).
• Strong customer management and negotiation skills across grocery, convenience and wider Off-Trade.
• Ability to lead teams, manage P&L and deliver sustainable growth.
• Analytical, commercially savvy, and comfortable working with insight to create action.
• Available to start at short notice and hit the ground running.

The Offer

• Short-term contract (3–6 months).
• Competitive day rate / contract package.
• Field-based role with UK customer coverage.
• Immediate impact with a household-name drinks brand.

If you’re an experienced Off-Trade operator open to interim assignments, this is a fantastic chance to apply your expertise and add real value in a fast-paced, brand-led environment.

Apply now to find out more.

Please get in touch with Kayleigh or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Call: 020 7871 8000

Email: Kayleigh.norcross@advocate-group.co.uk

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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