Overview
Our Client is one of the UK’s successful importers and distributors within Fresh Produce, supplying a varied portfolio of products to retail customers, achieving a high standard of product quality and availability across 12 months of the year. We are excited to offer the newly created opportunity of Senior Commercial Manager to become a fundamental part of the successful supply of product to key UK retailers.
The successful Senior Commercial Manager will work closely with the Head of Commercial to offer and deliver the highest standard of customer satisfaction. This is a pivotal position at a crucial and exciting time, and offers a commercially driven individual the opportunity to manage a dynamic commercial team, taking ownership of varied Fresh Produce categories and becoming a key member of the senior team.
Responsibilities include;
Oversee the customer dedicated commercial team; guide, develop, and motivate
Build honest and strong relationships with key customer commercial contacts
Manage and develop large product categories with key customers
Oversee the team to ensure commercial expectations are met
Manage pricing, costs, product, and service
We require;
Ability to work within a demanding environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service and personable team management
Experience gained within a comparable role, having managed key retail customer accounts
Previous management of a commercial team / function, with a positive approach
Fresh Produce experience is essential
This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is seeking a comparable role or an individual who is now seeking their next step within a commercially focused career.
Location: South East England, Kent
Salary; up to £65k, dependent on experience