Are you a dynamic, results-driven professional with a passion for building impactful customer relationships? We’re searching for a Commercial Manager who thrives on driving growth, managing a high-profile retail account, and delivering outstanding results within a fast-paced, innovative food business.

Company
A visionary leader in the food industry, known for unwavering commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our client’s mission is to create meaningful, long-term partnerships with retail customers by delivering innovative, market-leading solutions. 

Key Accountabilities

• Be the go-to commercial partner for key retail customers, building and nurturing relationships that drive mutual success.
• Create and deliver strategic business plans to exceed budget goals for your product categories.
• Own P&L responsibilities, ensuring sustainable profitability while hitting ambitious targets.
• Craft and negotiate commercial deals with precision, drafting supply contracts that set new benchmarks.
• Dive deep into market and category data to uncover growth opportunities and adjust strategies to stay ahead of the curve.
• Collaborate seamlessly with Product Development, Technical, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to bring innovative products to market and meet evolving customer needs.
• Lead joint business planning efforts by understanding customer goals and aligning them with our vision.
• Manage relationships across diverse markets, adapting strategies to deliver exceptional outcomes for each unique partnership.

Personal Profile

• Proven Sales Expertise: A track record of creating compelling narratives and selling stories using category insights that fuel growth and capture consumer interest.
• Visionary Strategist: Capable of developing and implementing forward-thinking business plans that seamlessly align with both customer and company objectives.
• Master Negotiator: Skilled in crafting and managing complex commercial deals that drive value and strengthen partnerships.
• Financial Guru: A deep understanding of P&L management and financial analysis, with a sharp eye for driving profitability.
• Relationship Builder: Passionate about forging positive, impactful relationships with both internal teams and senior-level customer stakeholders, creating a culture of collaboration and trust.
• Inspirational Leader: Experience in guiding and mentoring teams, fostering a high-performance environment where people feel motivated and empowered to achieve their best.
• Engaging Communicator: A natural at connecting with diverse audiences, with the ability to inspire, influence, and work effectively across all levels and regions.

Ref Code: CV41621LHF

To apply, send your CV to our People Consultant, Lisa Fox and she will chat with you about the role and your experience. Please quote ref: CV41621LHF

Only those based in the UK with the legal right to work in the UK need apply.

Due to a high volume of responses, we cannot reply to each application individually. If you have not had a response within one week, we are sorry to say your application has not been successful on this occasion.