Average Global Manager salary in the UK

Global Retail Manager, Up to £80,000 + Strong Benefits, Global Retail Business with huge expansion plans, West London, Some International Travel. Global Retail Manager Overview: Are you ready to own your impact on a global scale? Are you the kind of leader who thrives on operational excellence, data-driven strategy, and global collaboration? If you’re nodding yes… then this isn’t just a job description—it’s your next bold move. We’re calling in a Global Retail Manager with the fire to elevate retail standards across continents, store formats, and cultures. This is your opportunity to be the strategic force behind consistent excellence, to lead from the centre without needing to be front and centre—and to influence not just teams, but entire regions. This isn’t about maintenance. It’s about momentum. You’ll be the driving force of operational alignment between head office vision and in-store execution. From London to Tokyo, New York to Dubai—you’ll be at the heart of it all. Global Retail Manager Duties: Retail Standards & Compliance Architect and refine global retail policies, procedures, and operational standards across both owned and franchised formats. Champion consistency, clarity, and excellence in every store, everywhere. Audit compliance, coach local teams, and drive discipline without compromising agility. Performance Tracking & Forecasting Own the story behind the numbers—daily, weekly, monthly KPIs. Spot trends before they emerge. See risks others don’t. Forecast like a futurist. Drive decisions like a strategist. Strategic Contribution Partner with the Global Head of Retail to shape the future—not just react to the present. Turn insight into impact. Influence direction, drive global initiatives, and leave your mark on the strategy that defines us. Operational Excellence Be the go-to Global Retail Manager for all things store operations. Distribute game-changing best practices, tools, and methods. Rally the troops—marketing, franchise, merchandising, training—toward a unified goal. Stakeholder Collaboration Lead without direct authority. Influence through excellence. Support regional and local retail leaders. Celebrate their wins. Strengthen their weaknesses. Ensure seamless two-way communication from boardroom to backroom. Travel & On-Site Support Get boots on the ground. Visit key markets. Assess, elevate, empower. Live the brand. Lead the standard. Deliver the difference. Your Background Might Include (Experience Needed): A degree in Business, Retail Management—or just a track record of unstoppable impact. Years of progressive success in global retail operations, ideally within premium or luxury brands. Experience across multichannel, multi-market landscapes, from company-owned to franchised. A masterful grasp of retail KPIs and financial reporting. You don’t just report the data—you tell the story. Strategic input? You’ve done it. Forecasting? You love it. Complexity? You simplify it. And At Your Core, You Are: A results-driven powerhouse—pragmatic, purposeful, and unstoppable. Agile and adaptable—you thrive in the dynamic, not the static. An elite communicator—collaborative, clear, and trusted. A retail evangelist—passionate about delivering premium experiences and aligned with the soul of luxury. Analytical and visionary. Focused and flexible. Big picture and detail-oriented.

The Global Head of Supply Chain will oversee and optimise the end-to-end supply chain operations within the organisation, ensuring efficiency and alignment with business goals. This role requires strategic leadership to drive procurement and supply chain excellence on a global scale. Client Details This role is with a well-established, global organisation within the FMCG sector. The company is a market leader, with a mission to continue to grow its position with uncompromising quality, innovative design and inspiring, award-winning products. Description Manage the delivery of all Product Development activity, ensuring all new product is developed in line with Product Quality expectations and delivered to support Sales and Marketing plan. * Oversee the Business' Planning and Purchasing function, ensuring all Inventory Management activity supports the delivery of Financial, Sales and Marketing plan. * Manage 3rd Party Supply Chain, including liaising with the Business' Supply Partners to ensure OTIF is achieved, as well as Cost Savings delivered through both developing innovative methods of working and effective negotiation. * Develop collaborative relationships with other key Business functions to drive continuous improvement and constructive partnerships supporting both the Supply Chain and Operational function, as well as the wider Business objectives. Profile * An Academic Degree in a business related field or equivalent * Experience of leading an end to end Supply Chain function, specifically with a focus on S&OP processes would be advantageous. * Experience of working with Asian based Suppliers is essential * An analytical and structured approach, to support the development of strategy and delivery of results through data analytics is desirable. * An understanding of Product compliance certification, specifically in consumer products, would be beneficial * Must be comfortable Analysing, Summarising and Presenting data to Senior stakeholders * Must possess excellent administrative and organisational skills, and a strong attention to detail * Should have a passion for people and team development * Must be able to work in a multi-tasking, deadline driven, fast-paced environment * Be a self-starter who is motivated, confident, and innovative Job Offer · Competitive Salary · Flexible and Hybrid Working Scheme · Pension · An additional Birthday Day · An additional Duvet Day · Additional CSR Leave · Perks and discounts via our benefits and reward platform · An Employee Assistance Programme · Development opportunities and personal development plans · Free Onsite Parking

An international manufacturing and distribution organisation is seeking a strategic, commercially minded Global Category Manager - Freight & Logistics to take ownership of a critical global spend category. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-region environment and has a proven track record in leading logistics procurement strategy. ?? The Role Reporting into the Global Procurement function, you will: Own and develop the global strategy for Freight and Logistics procurement Manage and optimise supplier relationships and contract performance across multiple regions Drive sustainable cost reduction and value creation through data-led decision-making Work with stakeholders across global functions and regions to align objectives Support M&A integration activities, bringing acquired companies into the global logistics supply base Influence ESG and sustainability performance across the category Act as a change agent for procurement transformation across logistics and related categories ?? Key Responsibilities Develop strategic category plans with global and regional alignment Lead tendering, negotiation, and supplier selection for freight and warehousing Build robust governance around supplier contracts, compliance, and ESG performance Deliver ongoing supplier development and relationship management Analyse global category spend and drive continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with internal teams to develop 'make vs buy' logistics strategy Act as a key point of contact for supplier escalations and performance reviews ?? You Will Bring Essential: Procurement experience in a global category role, preferably within logistics/freight Strong project and supplier management experience Excellent commercial acumen and negotiation skills Strong analytical ability and experience using data to influence decisions Experience within a multinational or complex supply chain organisation Desirable: Previous experience in a manufacturing environment Procurement transformation project experience Knowledge of ESG requirements and supplier sustainability practices CIPS qualification (or equivalent) and/or degree educated �? Scope and Collaboration Global remit across multiple regions and business units Key collaboration with operations, supply chain, finance, legal, and commercial teams No direct reports but significant cross-functional and dotted-line influence ?? Why Join? High-impact, strategic global role in a company committed to operational excellence Autonomy to shape procurement strategies within a business-critical category Opportunity to make a significant contribution to cost, performance, and sustainability goals Flexible working, hybrid options, and supportive global leadership team