Job Description

What's the role about?

Operations Manager - Nestlé Wholesale

Are you a strategic thinker who excels at optimising operational efficiency?

Do you have a passion for driving performance and fostering strong collaborative relationships?

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary £41,000 to 45,000 per annum + up to 20% bonus + company car

Working 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday

Location Winnersh, RG41 - Hybrid with frequent travel to client offices in York YO31

Powerforce is seeking a highly motivated Operations Manager to ensure seamless operational alignment between our field team and Nestlé’s Wholesale Team. Working closely with the National Manager and Account Director, you will establish and maintain efficient workflows, driving a culture of continuous improvement.

In this role you will be pivotal in translating strategic objectives into actionable operational plans, ensuring the field team consistently meets and exceeds Nestlé’s expectations. You will leverage data-driven insights to propose and implement initiatives that maximize ROI while upholding high standards of performance and accountability.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for operational alignment between Powerforce and Nestlé
• Conduct account surgeries with the National Manager, providing valuable insights to stakeholders
• Collate and analyse field insights to inform strategic decision-making and customer presentations
• Develop and present proposals to optimise operational efficiency and drive performance
• Assess field team performance against Nestlé’s expectations, providing regular feedback and identifying areas for improvement
• Conduct monthly field visits with Regional Managers and Business Development Managers to ensure consistent implementation of strategic directives

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven ability to manage and optimise operational processes
• Proficiency in interpreting complex data and market trends
• Ability to effectively communicate insights and proposals to stakeholders
• Experience in coordinating and delivering cross-functional projects
• Understanding of customer ROI and ability to develop commercially viable solutions
• Advanced skills in Excel and proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools like Power BI

What will we offer you?

• 24 days annual leave (+ bank holidays)
• Benefits include Medicash, Pension, Life Insurance, Electric Vehicle Scheme, Maternity/Paternity leave, Cycle to Work scheme, Referral programme + Calm App, Perkbox and Taste Card
• Full training and ongoing support to enable you to fulfil your role to the best of your potential
• Various career progression opportunities throughout Powerforce
• A fun working environment where performance and success are really rewarded

Ready to Drive Operational Excellence?

If you are a strategic and results-driven professional with a passion for optimising operational processes and driving performance, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Powerforce?

Integrity - We uphold trust, honesty, and respectMindset for Growth - We encourage continuous improvement and developmentPeople-Centric Approach - We prioritize teamwork and a positive work environmentAccountability - We take responsibility for our actions and performanceCustomer Focus - We are dedicated to understanding and meeting client needsTeamwork - We collaborate to achieve shared success

More about us...

At Powerforce, our people and customers are at the heart of everything we do. We're dedicated to fostering a fantastic culture and creating an incredible workplace environment. Our ongoing success is a direct result of the outstanding results we consistently achieve and the deep, enduring relationships we've built with our valued customers.

At the core of our approach are our guiding IMPACT values: Integrity, Mindset for Growth, People at heart, Accountability, Customer-centricity, and Teamwork. These principles drive us forward and shape our interactions every day. Powerforce is committed to providing talented and ambitious individuals with the opportunity to showcase their abilities in a competitive and dynamic marketplace.

We're delighted to have been recognised as a Great Place to Work for the last 7 years and have recently climbed to 5th place in the UK rankings for Large Organisations based on feedback directly from our employees.

We're proud to be widely recognised as a top agency in our industry! Our shelves are filled with FMBE awards (our industry awards), highlighting our commitment to delivering exceptional work for our clients. With Agency of the Year and Team of the Year titles under our belt in 2 of the last 3 years, it's clear that our dedication shines through.

At Powerforce, creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace is our top priority. We strive to foster an environment where everyone feels safe and valued, allowing our colleagues to truly be themselves and thrive in their roles. While we acknowledge that we're not flawless, we're dedicated to continually enhancing our support for diversity within both our company and the communities we serve.

If you're seeking a company where you can be accepted for who you are, you've come to the right place. Join us today and become part of a team where individuality is celebrated! Apply now and let's start a journey together.

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