EVG - Commercial Manager
We're delighted to partner with EVG - a UK-grown, family-owned fresh-produce powerhouse, to help appoint their next Commercial Manager.
About EVG
Founded in the late 1970s in Worcestershire, EVG has grown from a local produce trader to one of the Midlands' largest farming and packing operations, covering over 5,500 acres. Supplying almost a fifth of the UK's tomato market year-round and ranking as the second-largest spring onion grower, EVG combines large-scale farming with advanced glasshouse technology.
With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, they provide premium fresh produce to major UK supermarkets and food-service customers while supporting their workforce and local community.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will help drive the commercial growth of EVG's fresh produce categories.
The Role
Build and deliver account business plans and forecasts for key retail and wholesale customers
Lead seasonal tenders, promotions, and product launches
Collaborate with procurement, production, technical, and CSR teams to align commercial strategy with EVG's quality and sustainability ethos
Analyse market and category trends to identify growth opportunities
Shape customer strategy and NPD activity to support EVG's ongoing ambition
Be a commercial champion who thrives in a dynamic, seasonal business where quality and relationships come first
What do I need to be successful?
Proven experience managing major retail or fresh produce/FMCG accounts
Excellent commercial, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
A strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
The ability to translate data into actionable insights
The drive to succeed in a fast-moving, high-performance environment
A genuine passion for fresh produce, quality, and long-term partnerships
Salary
Competive Basic Salary & Benefits
If you're passionate about produce and excited by the idea of joining a market-leading grower-packer with real ambition, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Interested? Please apply below or reach out to James for more info.
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