Commercial Manager 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Salary: £65,000 Hybrid Working - 1 Day a week An excellent opportunity has arisen for a high-calibre Commercial Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business on an 18-month maternity cover contract, with potential for permanency. This is a senior commercial role responsible for managing high-value, high-volume export sales across established UK B2B accounts and international markets. The successful candidate will take full ownership of a diverse export product portfolio including edible poultry products, by-products, and frozen and fresh turkey lines. Key Responsibilities Deliver the agreed sales budget across multiple export product categories Manage and grow existing B2B export accounts Develop direct export business with international end-users, including product development where required Identify and secure new markets and new business opportunities Diversify customer base and export destinations to reduce market exposure risk Manage pricing, margins, KPIs, and commercial performance Monitor stock levels and coordinate closely with logistics and supply chain teams Ensure timely payments and effective credit control Manage customer relationships, complaints, and after-sales service Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and commercial analysis About You Proven experience in export sales within food, FMCG, or logistics or similar sectors Strong commercial acumen with experience managing high-value, high-volume accounts Comfortable operating in a KPI-driven environment Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills Advanced Excel skills Food or poultry sector experience advantageous Additional languages desirable Full UK driving licence required If this role is of interest, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will get in touch!