Permanent, Full Time
Location: London, UK
Reporting to: Sales & Merchandising Executive Committee
Focus: Global P&L ownership, AI/ML Platform Scaling, Commercial Data Strategy
Smollan is a full-service retail solutions partner with over 90 years of heritage, helping brands win at the point of purchase. Operating across 61 countries, we are trusted by over 500 global and local brands and employ more than 90,000 people. Our purpose is to create growth and transform lives by connecting people to products and possibilities.
We deliver intelligent, end-to-end retail execution and experiences across the physical and digital landscape, directed by data and powered by technology and people. Our capabilities include Sales & Merchandising, Activations & Experiences, and Data & Technology. Smollan grows brands by growing people, creating value for clients and impact for consumers every day.
We are seeking an entrepreneurial executive to lead and scale Smollan's global Field Intelligence business. This is a rare opportunity to transform a critical capability into a high-growth commercial platform. Leveraging AI, advanced analytics, automation and field technology, you will redefine how field intelligence creates value for clients, drives operational excellence and generates new revenue streams across our global business.
As Chief Technology Officer - Field Intelligence, you will have end-to-end accountability for strategy, product development, commercial growth, platform evolution and profitability. You will lead the transition from traditional reporting and retrospective insights to AI-enabled, predictive and directive intelligence solutions that influence decision-making at scale. Success will require equal strength in commercial leadership, technology innovation and organisational transformation.
Candidates are likely to have built their careers within one or more of the following environments:
Most importantly, you will have demonstrated the ability to transform organisations from understanding what happened to confidently knowing what to do next — and ensuring those insights translate into measurable commercial outcomes.
A highly competitive executive compensation package is offered and will be commensurate with experience.
The package includes:
The role is based in London and requires regular engagement with global stakeholders and international markets. Candidates must already possess unrestricted right to work in the United Kingdom. Interested? This is an opportunity to shape the future of field intelligence at global scale—transforming data into action, AI into commercial value, and technology into competitive advantage. To Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter, ensuring it includes a summary of your achievements in a commensurate level role. For a Confidential Discussion: Please contact Alexandra Richardson, Executive Talent Search Partner, Smollan Europe at Alexandra.Richardson@smollan.com
Smollan is a full-service retail solutions partner with over 90 years of heritage, helping brands win at the point of purchase. Operating across 61 countries, we are trusted by over 500 global and local brands and employ more than 90,000 people. Our purpose is to create growth and transform lives by connecting people to products and possibilities.
We deliver intelligent, end-to-end retail execution and experiences across the physical and digital landscape, directed by data and powered by technology and people. Our capabilities include Sales & Merchandising, Activations & Experiences, and Data & Technology. Smollan grows brands by growing people, creating value for clients and impact for consumers every day.
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REL Field Marketing is a full-service field marketing agency. We build solutions that win where customers are engaging with or buying your product.
REL Field Marketing specialises in delivering tailored, high-impact marketing solutions that connect brands with consumers. With expertise across multiple sectors such as FMCG, Consumer Electronics, Fashion and DIY.
Our field teams excel at building brand visibility, driving sales, and creating memorable consumer experiences through, active selling, merchandising, product demonstrations, sampling campaigns and experiential activations.
From strategic planning to real-time data insights, REL combines innovation and operational excellence to maximise ROI for clients, making us a trusted partner in field marketing success.
We are accredited to call on all retailers within the UK and operate across all channels in the UK, Ireland and Europe.
We provide dedicated teams as well as flexible resource for our customers. Our deployment models are built to be agile and flexible and fully adaptable to each of our customer’s needs.
REL is part of Smollan. We design, build and manage solutions that help our clients grow by winning at the point of purchase.
