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Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.
Job Title: Ice Cream Controller
Location: Kingston Head Office
Work-Level: WL2B
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2026. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2026. Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE
The Grocery Ice Cream Controllers are responsible for building strong working relationships with the customer buying team; developing and executing customer business plans at a category level which deliver USG, Market Share and Profitability in line with our fundamental growth ambitions. They are accountable for the day to day contact with the customer buyers, supply chain, shopper marketing, internal Commercial & Brand contacts.
Love what you do: As a CAM you will be passionate about all aspects of leading your portfolio & Customers to deliver competitive growth.
Love your customer: You will lead the Customer/ Ice Cream relationship – driving growth via strategic alignment and negotiation.
Do what you say: Deliver month on month, Drive the JBP, executing the agreed plan setting up a strong ambition and agreement
Own it: Leverage our brand and new business to deliver new and exciting innovation and activation.
Be Different: The need for extensive commercial rigor in the assessment and implementation of our Growth Strategy. Ability to identify opportunities to optimise our business, develop a plan and deliver results
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build strong and sustainable customer relationships
Negotiate effectively with your customer, e.g. to agree trade terms, trade funding, and counterparts according to the UL strategy on his/her categories
Manage the relationship aspects of key customer ‘events’, e.g. launching of new products, cost price changes, breaches of trade terms
Develop and deliver the customer strategic business plan for relevant categories , and the joint customer business plan, working closely with CCD, Category Managers and Marketing
Develop and deliver an optimal integrated category promotional plan (including selling the plan with the customer)
Manage promotional and non-promotional investments with the customer and ensure all agreements are properly documented and stored
Work closely with trading executives to ensure administrative aspects of promotions are completed
Manage the launch of new products with customers, e.g. selling in the new product, providing samples etc
Ensure effective in-store activation of key events (e.g. promotions, range reviews), providing clear briefings to the Retail Operations Team
Please Note: The deadline for applying is 23.59 the day before the job posting end date.
Job Title: Ice Cream Controller
Location: Kingston Head Office
Work-Level: WL2B
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the leading Ice Cream player with €7.9bn Turn Over in 2026. The Ice Cream business is operating in a highly attractive category, as we are part of the 1 trillion snacking and refreshment industry, growing consistently at high pace. We have strong brands equities: 5 of top 10 selling brands including Wall’s, Magnum, Ben &Jerry’s. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of Ice Cream as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen by November 2026. Ice Cream has distinct characteristics from Unilever’s other operating businesses and the growth potential of Ice Cream will be better delivered under a different ownership structure. As Ice Cream company we are committed to developing and nurturing talent within our Ice Cream company. You will have ample options for career growth and exploration, allowing you for you to explore roles and opportunities across the new organisation. Your career development will be a priority for us, and we are dedicated to supporting your growth journey within the new company. We hope that you will want to build the new chapter of our Ice Cream history together with us.
ABOUT ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is the largest global Ice Cream Company in the world, with over 100 years of experience delivering a diverse range of indulgent, yet responsible, craft food experiences and treats delighting consumers. Committed to innovation, quality, and sustainability we have 35 brands, including 3 one billion Euro brands (Magnum, Wall’s, Ben & Jerry’s), a strong presence in over 60 countries, generating annual revenue of over $8 billion. All brands are driven to transform moments into memories through indulgent yet responsibly made and marketed products. We have a well-developed strategy to deliver growth and value creation which is clear on where to play and how to win.
We turn the ordinary into the extraordinary by designing unique and innovative Ice Cream experiences that make life taste better, creating joyful experiences. In our Ice Cream business, we’re crafting the future through innovation and imaginative minds, creating unique products. We spark moments of happiness for people and within the communities where we operate. However, it is not as simple as it may seem. As Ice Cream makers we are serious about happiness. With warm hearts, we create the coolest products.
JOB PURPOSE
The Grocery Ice Cream Controllers are responsible for building strong working relationships with the customer buying team; developing and executing customer business plans at a category level which deliver USG, Market Share and Profitability in line with our fundamental growth ambitions. They are accountable for the day to day contact with the customer buyers, supply chain, shopper marketing, internal Commercial & Brand contacts.
Love what you do: As a CAM you will be passionate about all aspects of leading your portfolio & Customers to deliver competitive growth.
Love your customer: You will lead the Customer/ Ice Cream relationship – driving growth via strategic alignment and negotiation.
Do what you say: Deliver month on month, Drive the JBP, executing the agreed plan setting up a strong ambition and agreement
Own it: Leverage our brand and new business to deliver new and exciting innovation and activation.
Be Different: The need for extensive commercial rigor in the assessment and implementation of our Growth Strategy. Ability to identify opportunities to optimise our business, develop a plan and deliver results
RESPONSIBILITIES
Build strong and sustainable customer relationships
Negotiate effectively with your customer, e.g. to agree trade terms, trade funding, and counterparts according to the UL strategy on his/her categories
Manage the relationship aspects of key customer ‘events’, e.g. launching of new products, cost price changes, breaches of trade terms
Develop and deliver the customer strategic business plan for relevant categories , and the joint customer business plan, working closely with CCD, Category Managers and Marketing
Develop and deliver an optimal integrated category promotional plan (including selling the plan with the customer)
Manage promotional and non-promotional investments with the customer and ensure all agreements are properly documented and stored
Work closely with trading executives to ensure administrative aspects of promotions are completed
Manage the launch of new products with customers, e.g. selling in the new product, providing samples etc
Ensure effective in-store activation of key events (e.g. promotions, range reviews), providing clear briefings to the Retail Operations Team
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Ice Cream Controller position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.
