Sales Controller
Posted Today by Better Placed Ltd - A Sunday Times Top 10 Employer!
£85,000 Per year
Outside
Hybrid
England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Interim Sales Controller involves managing key retail accounts such as Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Boots, and Superdrug on a 4-month fixed-term contract. The position requires driving commercial strategy and execution while ensuring effective customer relationships and P&L delivery. The candidate must be immediately available and possess a strong background in sales management within the grocery sector. This opportunity offers flexibility in location with travel to London HQ required only twice a month.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage customer relationships with Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Boots & Superdrug.
- Deliver JBP strategies and drive sustainable sales growth.
- Negotiate trade terms, promotional plans, and P&L delivery.
- Ensure flawless execution in-store and online, leveraging category insights.
- Act as the central link between customers and internal functions (marketing, category, supply).
Key Skills:
- Proven track record at Sales Controller or senior SNAM level.
- Hands-on experience managing Top 4 Grocery plus Boots & Superdrug.
- Commercially sharp, with strong negotiation and P&L experience.
- Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced interim role.
- Immediately available or available at short notice.
Salary (Rate): £80,000 yearly
City: undetermined
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Sales
Interim Sales Controller – Grocery & Boots/Superdrug 4-Month Fixed Term Contract
Location: Anywhere in the UK (2 days/month in London HQ, travel fully expensed)
Package: £80,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance (pro rata)
We’re looking for an immediately available Sales Controller to step into a high-impact interim role and take ownership of some of the UK’s most high-profile retail accounts : Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Boots and Superdrug . This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark, driving commercial strategy and execution across Grocery and High Street while bridging a crucial gap in the team.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and manage customer relationships with Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury’s, Boots & Superdrug .
- Deliver JBP strategies and drive sustainable sales growth.
- Negotiate trade terms, promotional plans, and P&L delivery .
- Ensure flawless execution in-store and online , leveraging category insights.
- Act as the central link between customers and internal functions (marketing, category, supply).
What We’re Looking For
- Proven track record at Sales Controller or senior SNAM level .
- Hands-on experience managing Top 4 Grocery plus Boots & Superdrug .
- Commercially sharp, with strong negotiation and P&L experience .
- Able to hit the ground running in a fast-paced interim role .
- Immediately available or available at short notice.
What’s On Offer
- 4-month fixed term contract with immediate impact.
- Location flexibility: anywhere in the UK with just 2 days/month in London HQ (travel expensed).
- £80,000 basic salary (pro rata) + £5,000 car allowance.
- A chance to work on career-defining accounts in an influential role.
- This is a rare interim opportunity to step into a high-profile Sales Controller role managing some of the UK’s most important retail partners.