About the Role
We are looking for a strategic, high-energy commercial leader to expand and accelerate MOMA's Grocery and E-Commerce channels. As the leader of MOMA's most critical growth avenues, you will establish and execute our long-term commercial and category-led strategy, overseeing our footprint across major physical supermarkets and key online marketplaces, managing joint business plans and cultivating senior-level retail partnerships. As an active member of the MOMA leadership team, you will also contribute directly to the brand's overall strategic direction, business-wide operations, and collaborative culture.
Responsibilities
- Formulate and execute a multi-year commercial strategy to accelerate MOMA’s footprint across physical Grocery and Digital/E-Commerce channels.
- Guide your team in constructing and executing comprehensive JBPs that align retail partner needs with MOMA’s business priorities.
- Maintain full P&L accountability across all accounts to deliver profitable, sustainable growth in line with business targets.
- Oversee the channel's in-store and online retail marketing strategy, ensuring brilliant execution in partnership with our marketing teams.
- Direct cross-functional projects across Category Management, Brand Activation, Supply Chain, and Digital to deliver flawless execution.
- Supervise the internal monthly forecasting cycle, leveraging external insights to deliver accurate financial and volume projections.
- Lead, motivate, and coach a high-performing commercial team, fostering continuous personal development.
Requirements
- Extensive commercial experience within FMCG, specifically managing major UK grocery accounts.
- A strong understanding of online grocery dynamics, digital shelf activation, and e-commerce growth levers.
- Highly numerical with sharp commercial instincts and the ability to turn category data into actionable sales strategies.
- Proven experience leading commercial teams and developing talent.
- The ability to navigate senior-level negotiations and influence internal and external stakeholders across all levels.
- Experience using modern CRM, forecasting platforms, and Google Workspace.
- A highly competitive drive to succeed, matched with the AG Barr values of being Honest, Accountable, Connected, and Brave.
Skills
- Tesco and Sainsbury’s experience is highly desirable
- Category Management
- Brand Activation
- Supply Chain
- Digital
- CRM
- Forecasting platforms
- Google Workspace
- Kantar
- Circana
Location
- Field-based
- Farringdon, London office
- Major retail HQs
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior commercial leader
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
- Uncapped performance-linked bonus
Benefits
- Defined contribution pension up to 14%
- 34 days holiday (with flexible holiday trading)
- Flexible cash pot to spend on benefits
- Private medical cover
- Healthcare cash plan & life assurance
- Save-As-You-Earn (SAYE) schemes
- Employee discounts and free AG Barr/MOMA products
- Ongoing professional development programmes
About the Company
- At MOMA, we craft quality British oats into great-tasting oat drinks and porridges.
- As part of the AG Barr family, we get the best of both worlds: the entrepreneurial spirit and agility of a fast-growing plant-based brand, backed by the scale, stability, and 150-year heritage of a UK FMCG leader.
- Employing around 950 people across the UK, AG Barr is home to some of the nation’s favourite brands—including IRN-BRU, Rubicon, Boost, and FUNKIN.
- We are a responsible business that values diversity, supports our communities, and actively works to minimise our environmental impact.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunities employer and happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that may be needed for successful candidates with a disability, health or mental health condition.
