Job Description
Job Title: Commercial Manager – Foodservice & Manufacturing
Company: McEvoy Foods International Ltd
Location: Hybrid
Reports to: Food Service Sales Director
Role Overview
McEvoy Foods International Ltd is seeking a high-performing Commercial Manager to lead and grow key accounts in both the food service and manufacturing sectors, with a particular focus on frozen and chilled product categories. This role will drive strategic growth across national and regional customers, developing long-term partnerships and unlocking new opportunities within a fast-paced and competitive market.
You will play a critical role in expanding our footprint across the foodservice sector, working closely with our manufacturing partners and customers to deliver growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, including national wholesalers, buying groups, restaurant chains and manufacturers.
* Identify new opportunities for business growth with existing and new customers.
* Work closely with our manufacturing partners to effectively manage all aspects of business including commercial negotiations, tender submissions, new product development, logistics and stock planning.
* Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and sales reporting.
* Build strong, long-term relationships with our manufacturing partners and customers.
Key Requirements
* Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or similar role within foodservice or FMCG.
* Strong track record of managing and growing chilled and/or frozen food categories.
* In-depth knowledge of the UK foodservice market, including traditional wholesale, QSR, restaurant chains and contract caterers.
* Excellent commercial acumen and proven ability to influence at senior levels.
* Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
* Highly self-motivated, with the ability to operate across several different categories.
Desirable
* Established network within foodservice buying groups and national accounts.
* Understanding of category trends within frozen and chilled convenience, ingredients, or prepared foods.
What We Offer
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
* Company car / car allowance
* Pension scheme
* Opportunity to work in a number of different product categories
* Entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment with real scope for impact
About McEvoy Foods International Ltd
McEvoy Foods International Ltd work on behalf of a number of carefully selected manufacturing partners, specialising in chilled and frozen categories for the retail, foodservice and manufacturing sectors. Our role is to represent our partners in the UK market, operating as a dedicated UK office to provide the support, resources and knowledge required to establish and build long term successful business in the UK market.