The Business:
Were delighted to be partnering with a high-growth wellness brand offering, science-backed supplements designed to support both physical and mental wellbeing. Founded in 2023, the company has quickly gained traction through direct-to-consumer channels and now employs a team of around 20 people. Based in London, the team is agile, purpose-driven, and united by a mission to bring accessible, ethical wellness products to market.
The Opportunity:
With early success online and growing brand awareness, the business is now ready to expand into UK retail. They are seeking a fractional, senior-level commercial leader with a strong track record of launching wellness or supplement brands into retail environments.
This is a strategic consultancy-led brief, with the potential to evolve into a longer-term fractional or permanent leadership role depending on business needs and mutual fit.
Key Objectives:
- Develop a clear retail readiness strategy, including category positioning, pricing, channel prioritisation and target retailers
- Identify key commercial assets needed for launch, such as pitch decks, sell-in materials and POS collateral
- Advise on the optimal structure, timing, and sequencing for successful retail rollout
- Provide commercial insight and strategic support to accelerate the companys next phase of growth
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Proven success in launching supplement, wellness or functional nutrition brands into UK retail
- Commercially astute and strategic, with experience at Commercial Director or Head of Sales level
- Strong understanding of buyer expectations and solid relationships across key UK retailers
- Available for an initial consultancy phase with the option to continue in a longer-term fractional capacity
Engagement Structure:
- Initial strategic consultancy project focused on retail readiness
- Option to extend into a fractional Commercial Lead role for execution and growth support
- Flexible working arrangements available. London office presence is optional
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