Hey there! We are Gorillas amp; we are influencing the way people live their lives. Groceries being delivered to your door in 10 minutes is a concept that up until recently was unimaginable. We’re redefining an industry that has never experienced the rapid changes that we’re creating. You can now be a part of generating this change.
Driving the core product assortment, the commercial team lay at the heart of the service; understanding what the customer wants and needs, analysing the market, negotiating contracts, and growing the business.
We are looking for a Commercial Director for Spain. Reporting directly to the General Manager for Spain, and working closely with the Chief Commercial Officer and the global Commercial team, you will oversee:
- Buying: how much to buy, when to buy, at what price
- Logistics: how the products get from the supplier to our warehouses
- Commercial Strategy and Marketplace: how to improve our product assortment
As one of our first senior team members in Spain you will have a huge impact on developing a strong customer offering that is at the heart of our rapid global growth.
Your responsibilities
- Hire a first-in-class team and set the goals and strategic direction for the commercial division as the company expands rapidly throughout Spain
- Bring together a commercially relevant product assortment for customers at high speed
- Ensure optimal product availability, pricing, and quantities across all of our stores
- Drive strategic buying decisions across all of our markets with data-driven insights
- Work closely with the Operations team to ensure that the supply chain runs smoothly between our suppliers and our shelves
- Partner with headquarter operations to implement best systems and practices that we gain from other markets
- Keep your finger on the pulse of regional consumer trends and behaviours to ensure we’re ahead of the curve on local products and key value items, with a focus on maximizing customer experience
- Collaborate across country and global teams ensuring effective collaboration across Commercial, Operations, Marketing, Brand, and Finance teams
Requirements
- Extensive commercial leadership experience in the B2C consumable food or grocery industries
- A background in buying/purchasing/sourcing or category management. Experience with supply chain logistics would be an added bonus.
- A strong understanding of the Spanish grocery / convenience market, and creative ideas on how to disrupt the way it currently operates
- Experience leading, mentoring, and developing high performing teams
- Analytical and data driven mindset with an ability to derive insights from data that convert into actionable strategies
- Strong cross-functional communicator and collaborator with excellent stakeholder management skills
- Have a hands-on, start-up mentality, ready to test hypothesis and seek the most effective solution in a low-ego environment
- Experience in a fast paced environment, handling multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring quality at the same time
- Proficiency in Spanish and English
Benefits
As a part of the fastest growing startup in Europe, you can benefit from a steep learning curve from day one with a high career growth trajectory. We love seeing our crew blossom amp; growing with us! With a transparent company culture amp; stunning team spirit, Gorillas ensures a dynamic amp; international environment welcome to anyone! Plus, our flexible working arrangements support people at different stages in their lives. We celebrate diversity amp; are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
If you want to build something you are proud of amp; you believe in the vision, we want you in the Gorillas fam!