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Company Description

Solent Group work with a diverse portfolio of Retailers and supply bespoke products within various categories, including Health & Beauty, Household Impulse Snacking and Reusable Bags. We are proud to be best-in-class when it comes to own-label product innovation. Our Categories are fast-paced with ever-evolving trends and a host of ground-breaking products coming to market on a regular basis – we add value to retailers by leading and owning each category.

Here at Solent, we want people to be extraordinary. We pride ourselves on creating and producing amazing products and brands for our Global Customers. You will be joining a company with offices globally across South Africa, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Vietnam, and the UK.

Position

POSITION: Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

REPORTS TO: CEO

The Opportunity- Chief Commercial Officer

Solent Group is seeking a dynamic Chief Commercial Officer to join the business to deliver our ambitious commercial strategy while driving revenue and market growth. This newly created role reports directly to the CEO and focuses on managing senior-level relationships with both UK and international grocery retailers. It carries full P&L responsibility for the Group, overseeing approximately £154 million in sales.

The ideal candidate will have executive-level experience in Retail or FMCG (Top 4 Grocers), with deep expertise in our product categories. They should be passionate about driving outstanding results within a fast-growing, innovative global business.

Frequent international and domestic travel is required, primarily to Asia and South Africa.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic leadership and commercial strategy- develop and implement a comprehensive commercial strategy to achieve growth targets and align with business objectives.
• Customer & Market Focus-strengthen and maintain relationships with key customers, ensuring a customer-centric approach that supports retention and satisfaction.
• Financial performance and accountability-deliver against revenue, profitability, and growth targets, while setting and monitoring commercial KPIs across the group.
• Team leadership and development- provide inspirational leadership, coaching, and support to a team of approximately six people across the UK, Asia, and South Africa.
• Governance and compliance-ensure adherence to all commercial agreements, contracts, and legal frameworks, upholding Solent’s values and ethical standards.
• Stakeholder engagement and strategic partnerships- build and maintain strategic partnerships that align with broader business objectives.

About You

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Commercial Director, CCO or similar.
• Retail/FMCG experience, dealing with Top 4 Grocers is essential.
• Exceptional leadership and team management experience.
• Emotionally intelligent leadership style that promotes collaborative working.
• Results-driven with a commercial mindset to identify new opportunities.

Other information

We Offer

• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus and car allowance.
• Private medical insurance.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Work flexibly: work where it works for you.
• 25 days holiday per annum, increasing to 27 days after 3 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service.

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At Solent Group, we celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion across our global teams. We welcome applications from all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.