About the job
Join avomind, a premier global leader in the pet food industry, as a Regional Manager responsible for driving operations across the UK and Ireland. This pivotal role encompasses full P&L accountability, with a focus on accelerating sales growth, enhancing market share, and elevating brand visibility in a key region.
The successful candidate will bring together strategic vision and practical commercial acumen, establishing strong partnerships with retailers and distributors. You will work closely with the European headquarters and cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive objectives, knowledge sharing, and the implementation of best practices.
Purpose of the Role
Your mission will be to cultivate, sustain, and expand long-term relationships with pivotal customers, distributors, and partners in the UK and Ireland. The Regional Manager will devise and execute strategies that ensure brand consistency, market expansion, and sustainable profitability, all aligned with broader European business objectives. A significant aspect of this role involves collaborating with the Managing Director, other country managers, and heads of various functions (Marketing, Supply Chain & Logistics, Finance, HR) to guarantee integrated planning, operational excellence, and seamless execution throughout the region.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
- Formulate and implement the UK & Ireland sales strategy in alignment with European goals.
- Meet annual revenue, profit, and market share targets.
- Lead strategic negotiations with retail chains, distributors, and other key stakeholders.
- Provide accurate sales forecasts and fulfill budget commitments.
- Contribute insights to European leadership meetings to influence regional strategies.
Brand & Marketing Management
- Design and execute impactful brand and promotional campaigns, both in-store and online, in close collaboration with the European marketing team.
- Ensure all activities adhere to brand guidelines and protect intellectual property.
- Utilize market and consumer insights to inform product positioning and marketing expenditure.
- Collaborate with Logistics & Supply Chain departments to ensure timely and successful product launches.
Market Development & Expansion
- Identify and secure new business opportunities in the pet food sector.
- Launch new products with robust retail activation and promotional support.
- Represent avomind at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events.
Operational Excellence & HQ Alignment
- Maintain transparent communication with HQ to align on strategy, priorities, and performance metrics.
- Monitor competitor activities and provide regular market intelligence.

