About the role
What's the role about?
Data Director - Sales & Merchandising - Europe
Permanent, Full Time
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
- Location: Winnersh, Wokingham, RG41 5TP (Hybrid)
- Reports To: Data & Technology Director, Europe
Are you a strategic data leader who thrives at the intersection of enterprise architecture, modern cloud platforms, and business transformation? We are looking for an experienced
Data Director
to own end-to-end data flows across our European Sales & Merchandising operations. Managing a dedicated team across Data Governance, Master Data Management (MDM), Data Engineering, and Power BI, you will be responsible for building a dependable, well-governed data foundation as we migrate our core platforms and expand across 10 EU markets.
What You'll Be Doing
End-to-End Data Ownership
Drive the reliability, accuracy, and flow of data from source systems through to business-critical Power BI reporting.
Platform Migration
Lead the data workstream transitioning legacy on-premise/Azure environments into a modern cloud architecture (GCP / Databricks).
Multi-Market MDM Rollout
Build and execute a market-by-market data maturity roadmap to standardize Master Data Management across 10 EU territories.
Governance & Compliance
Establish robust data governance, stewardship, quality frameworks, and strict regulatory/privacy compliance across all operational markets.
Team Leadership
Direct, mentor, and scale a multi-disciplinary team of 5, including MDM, Data Engineering, Governance, and BI specialists.
Cross-Functional Partnering
Collaborate closely with Enterprise Systems, Architecture, Data Operations, and local market leaders to align data strategy with commercial performance.
What You'll Bring To The Role
Leadership Experience
Proven track record leading multi-disciplinary data teams (Engineering, Governance, MDM, Analytics).
Technical Breadth
Hands-on expertise with both traditional platforms (SQL Server/Azure) and cloud-native environments (GCP and/or Databricks).
MDM & Governance Track Record
Direct experience delivering Master Data Management rollouts, data quality frameworks, and match/merge rules across multi-entity environments.
International Scope
Demonstrated capability managing stakeholders and deploying data solutions across diverse EU markets with varying maturity levels.
Data Stack Knowledge
Proficient in data pipeline concepts (ETL/ELT, dbt, ADF), data modeling (Medallion/Star Schema), and reporting tools like Power BI.
Education
Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business, or equivalent practical experience.
What We'll Offer In Return
Competitive Package
Base salary to be discussed + 20% annual company bonus
Hybrid Working
Flexible office/home balance based out of our London office.
Impact & Scale
Direct executive support to lead a fundamental data transformation across 10 European operating regions.
Benefits
We offer 24 days annual leave rising to 29 (+ bank holidays) as well as many other benefits including Medicash, Contributatory Pension (4%), enhanced sick pay, paternity, maternity & adoption leave, electric car buying scheme, life assurance, Perkbox & Taste Card!
Ready to shape our European data transformation?
Apply today with your CV and a brief overview of your multi-market platform experience to start the conversation.
Note
We move fast. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and we may close this vacancy early.
Only those with eligibility to work in the UK without any VISA sponsorship will be considered at application stage.
More about us...
Smollan is a full-service retail solutions partner with over 90 years of heritage, helping brands win at the point of purchase. Operating across 61 countries, we are trusted by over 500 global and local brands and employ more than 90,000 people. Our purpose is to create growth and transform lives by connecting people to products and possibilities.
We deliver intelligent, end-to-end retail execution and experiences across the physical and digital landscape, directed by data and powered by technology and people. Our capabilities include Sales & Merchandising, Activations & Experiences, and Data & Technology. Smollan grows brands by growing people, creating value for clients and impact for consumers every day.
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