Location: Uxbridge (Fully Office-Based)
Travel Required
Make Your Mark. Drive Growth. Own the Customer.
At Pilgrim’s Europe, our continued commercial success is driving further investment in our team — and we’re now looking for a Commercial Manager to join us as part of our ongoing growth journey.
This is a newly created role, reflecting both the strength of our current performance and our ambition to accelerate growth across key customer accounts. As a result, you’ll be joining a high-performing, expanding commercial team, where your contribution will be visible, valued, and impactful from day one.
This is more than an account management role — it’s an opportunity to take full ownership of your customer business, influence strategic direction, and play a key role in shaping the next phase of our growth.
Working in line with our fully office-based, collaborative way of working, you’ll be at the centre of decision-making, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver commercial excellence in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.
What You’ll Be Responsible For
* Full ownership of P&L performance across your customer accounts
* Developing and delivering Joint Business Plans (JBPs) aligned to customer and business objectives
* Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and internal customer champion
* Leading commercial negotiations, including trading agreements and tender processes
* Identifying opportunities to drive sales, margin, and market share growth
* Owning customer strategies and wiring plans to maximise influence and impact
* Evaluating and optimising promotional performance and ROI
* Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Marketing to deliver aligned plans
* Leading customer-focused NPD programmes, from concept through to launch, ensuring delivery against timelines and budgets
* Using data and insight to inform decision making and unlock growth opportunities
* Managing accurate forecasting, budgeting, and risk & opportunity pipelines
* Representing your customer in internal planning meetings, ensuring full visibility of performance and service levels
* Monitoring performance and customer satisfaction, taking proactive action to address risks
* Driving continuous improvement in commercial processes and ways of working
* Providing clear performance feedback across the business, ensuring teams understand their impact on customer success
* Coaching and supporting less experienced team members, helping to build capability across the function
About You
You’re a commercially sharp, driven individual who combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional relationship management skills.
You’re comfortable owning results, influencing at all levels, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative office-based environment.
Essential:
* Proven experience in a Commercial / National Account / Key Account Management role within FMCG
* Strong P&L ownership and commercial acumen
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
* A data-driven approach with strong forecasting and analytical capability
* Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
* Full driving licence and flexibility to travel
Desirable:
* Experience working with own label retailers
* Degree qualification (or equivalent experience)
* Experience using commercial systems and customer portals
Our Values — The Way We Work
At Pilgrim’s Europe, our values aren’t just words — they define how we operate every day:
* Availability – We’re open, responsive, and ready to take on new challenges
* Humility – We listen, collaborate, and respect every voice
* Discipline – We deliver on our commitments, every time
* Sincerity – We act with honesty and transparency
* Simplicity – We focus on what truly matters
* Ownership – We take responsibility and make things happen
* Determination – We’re relentless in driving success
What You’ll Get in Return
* The opportunity to take true ownership of high-value customer accounts
* A role with real influence, where you can shape strategy and drive tangible results
* A collaborative, high-performing culture aligned to Pilgrim’s Europe way of working
* Clear visibility to senior stakeholders and opportunities for career progression
* The chance to work cross-functionally with experienced commercial, marketing, and category teams
* A business that invests in people development, coaching, and internal progression
* Exposure to end-to-end commercial decision making, from NPD to customer strategy
* A fast-paced environment where your impact is recognised and rewarded
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Ready to Step Into a Bigger Role?
If you’re looking for a position where you can own your accounts, influence senior decisions, and directly impact business growth, this is your moment.
Join a business that is growing, investing, and backing its people — and where your ambition, ideas, and results will genuinely shape what comes next.
👉 Bring your commercial edge. Bring your drive. Bring your ambition.
👉 Apply now and be part of Pilgrim’s Europe’s next phase of growth.