Overview

We have the privilege of recruiting on behalf of an innovative business, who are a leader in their sector, supplying UK Retail customers with high quality products. We offer the opportunity to join the commercial team in a pivotal role as Commercial Manager to cover a 12 month maternity contract. 

The position of Commercial Manager will report to Director level and will manage a small yet dynamic and dedicated commercial account management team. Leading the team, this opportunity will be integral to the commercial success with key retail customers, ensuring the highest level of service and customer satisfaction, with a focus on:

Effectively managing a successful commercial team

Building and maintaining key customer relationships

Review and implement promotional plans

Driving profitable growth

With a hands-on approach, the successful individual will join a forward thinking and innovative group within the Food sector and play an integral part in driving a successful business forward, offering the capacity of genuine long-term career opportunities.

We require;

Supply Chain knowledge, with a thorough understanding of the supply challenges to retail customers

Commercial management experience with retail customers / accounts; Waitrose advantageous

Relevant FMCG experience, ideally Food sector exposure

Professional, approachable and confident

Encouraging management approach

Location: Suffolk

Salary: Competitive and dependent on experience offered; offering From £50-£60k