Channel Manager – Kitchen Studios

Overview

In this role you own the Kitchen Studios channel strategy to drive sustainable growth and profitability. You will lead a small team and influence a wider channel organisation to deliver strong commercial results while ensuring an excellent customer experience. You’ll collaborate across marketing, product and customer development to launch retail initiatives and strengthen long-term partnerships. This is a strategic, cross-functional role within Electrolux UK & Ireland, offering impact on growth, category leadership and brand presence in kitchen retail.

Pay / Benefits

• Excellent Development Opportunities
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme – Company contribution up to 8%
• 25 days of holiday plus Bank holidays
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Life Assurance 3 x salary
• Company car / car allowance

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Kitchen Studios channel strategy for sustainable growth and profitability.
• Build and deepen relationships with independent retailers, key accounts and industry partners.
• Lead commercial negotiations, trading agreements and investment plans to create value.
• Identify market trends and competitor activity to drive channel growth and market share.
• Collaborate with marketing, product and customer development on launches and retail activation.
• Monitor sales performance, forecasts and KPIs using data to inform decisions.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing sales team through coaching and accountability.
• Represent the Kitchen Studios channel within the UK and European commercial organisations.

Key requirements

• Significant sales and account management experience in a consumer goods or retail business.
• Experience leading and developing successful sales teams.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen including forecasting, budgeting and planning.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management with senior-level influence.
• Proven ability to build long-term customer partnerships and profitable growth.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to use data and market insights to decide.
• Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills.
• Resilience, curiosity and a collaborative leadership style.
• Knowledge of retail, kitchen, appliance or related channels is an advantage.

• leadership
• stakeholder management
• communication
• forecasting
• budget management
• business planning

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