With a real commitment to build and shape this team for the future, this well-established business is looking for a Commercial Manager with strong retail experience (ideally M&S) to hit the ground running and take ownership for its M&S account. Looking to strengthen its commercial capability as it continues to grow, this role offers a fantastic chance to take full ownership of key retail accounts and drive commercial strategy within a high energy, collaborative environment. Key Responsibilities -Assume full responsibility for a portfolio of retail customers, cultivating strong partnerships and delivering compelling, tailored presentations. -Work closely with retail partners to build accurate volume forecasts, plan promotional activity, and manage product costings. -Create and execute joint business plans that support revenue targets and sustainable growth. -Lead commercial negotiations to secure optimal pricing and protect product profitability. -Collaborate with the Commercial Executive to interpret market and category data, enabling insightful reporting and informed decision-making. -Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams-such as marketing and product development-to ensure alignment and seamless delivery of customer initiatives. The successful candidate will be a confident, proactive Commercial Manager with a strong background managing retail accounts in the FMCG (ideally food) sector. You will be adept at building long-lasting customer relationships and comfortable operating in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment. Skills & Qualifications -Strong commercial acumen, including numerical proficiency, P&L management experience, and accurate forecasting capabilities. -Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to influence retail buyers, collaborate internally, and maintain positive customer partnerships. With a commitment to re-shape and re-build this team for success, this role is a fabulous opportunity to be part of the transformation and through its success propel your career forward in a rewarding role. As you know over here at Zest we like to do things properly and always want to keep you, the candidate in the loop. Applying to this 'one of a kind' role you give Zest permission to hold your information. If you want to know more about how Zest look after your personal information please visit our privacy policy on the website (url removed)