An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Commercial Manager to join a leading UK fresh produce business at a pivotal point of growth.
This role sits within a dynamic sales team and works closely alongside a fellow Commercial Manager to drive commercial performance across key national retail accounts. It’s a high-impact position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and enjoys balancing strategic thinking with hands-on account leadership.
The Role
The Commercial Manager is responsible for managing and developing major customer accounts, delivering sustainable sales, volume and margin growth. They play a key role in medium- and long-term commercial planning, ensuring customer strategies align with wider business objectives.
Alongside customer leadership, the role includes line management of Account Managers, supporting their development and ensuring consistent, high-quality execution across all accounts.
Key Responsibilities
1. Own and grow national retail customer accounts, delivering against sales, volume and margin targets
2. Identify commercial opportunities across product ranges and translate them into actionable plans
3. Lead day-to-day customer relationships and support senior-level negotiations
4. Contribute to pricing strategy, promotional planning and seasonal volume forecasting
5. Track performance and market share, proactively managing risks and opportunities
6. Line manage and develop Account Managers, setting clear standards and encouraging collaboration
7. Work cross-functionally with procurement, supply chain, finance, technical and IT teams to ensure smooth delivery and accurate commercial data
About the Person
The successful candidate will be a commercially driven account management professional, with experience in fresh produce or FMCG. They will understand the demands of UK multiple retailers and be confident operating within complex trading models.
They will be:
8. A strong communicator and negotiator, comfortable building relationships at all levels
9. Commercially astute, data-driven and highly organised
10. A supportive people manager or mentor who enjoys developing others
11. Adaptable, resilient and effective in a fast-moving environment
Why Apply?
This is a chance to step into a visible, influential role within a well-established and growing business, where commercial insight, leadership and collaboration are genuinely valued.
12. Hybrid working arrangement
13. Car allowance
14. Bonus
15. Highly regarded business