Location: Uxbridge (Office-Based, Monday to Friday)
Are you passionate about the world of food and ready to take the next step in your commercial career?
At Pilgrim's Europe, we're proud to produce high-quality food and build strong partnerships with our customers. As part of our continued growth in the UK, we are looking for a Commercial Executive to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, supporting key accounts across our chilled meals and snacking categories.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with food industry experience who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is keen to gain hands-on commercial exposure.
The Role
As a Commercial Executive, you will support the commercial team in delivering growth across key chilled and snacking accounts. Working closely with Commercial Managers, you'll play a vital role in managing customer relationships, driving performance, and supporting the delivery of innovative food products.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing day-to-day customer accounts, with responsibility for specific elements of the chilled meals and snacking portfolio
Building strong, collaborative relationships with customers and acting as their internal advocate
Supporting the delivery of in-store and online activation plans in partnership with marketing
Analysing sales and promotional performance to identify opportunities for growth
Assisting with and leading New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through to launch
Supporting forecasting processes and providing commercial insights
Contributing to the delivery of joint business plans and sustainable channel growth
What We're Looking For
Essential:
Full UK driving licence
Proactive and results-driven, with the confidence to challenge and improve ways of working
Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
Excellent communication and presentation abilities
Self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Desirable:
Experience in the food industry (manufacturing, retail, or supply chain), ideally within chilled categories
Exposure to major UK retailers or foodservice accounts
Previous experience in a commercial or account management role
Experience with NPD, project management, or marketing activation
Negotiation skills
What's in it for You?
Competitive salary and benefits package
Valuable experience working on key chilled and snacking accounts
Exposure to leading UK retailers and foodservice customers
Hands-on involvement in innovative NPD launches
A collaborative and supportive team environment
Opportunity to develop your commercial skills within a growing business
Why Pilgrim's Europe?
Our values guide everything we do:
Availability – Embrace new opportunities
Humility – Listen, learn, and respect others
Discipline – Deliver on commitments
Sincerity – Act with honesty and integrity
Simplicity, Ownership & Determination – Focus on results and drive success
What's in it for You?
Joining Pilgrim's Europe means being part of a business that's investing in both its people and its future. Here's what you can expect:
Competitive salary and benefits package
12-month contract offering valuable commercial experience within a leading food business
Exposure to well-known chilled meals and snacking categories, working with major UK retailers and foodservice customers
Hands-on responsibility from day one, working on live accounts and key commercial projects
Opportunity to be involved in exciting New Product Development (NPD) launches that reach supermarket shelves
A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on development and success
Access to training and development programmes to enhance your commercial, analytical, and customer management skills
Career development opportunities, with potential pathways into permanent roles or progression into Commercial Manager or Category positions
A dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact
? Ready to grow your commercial experience and make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced category?
?? Apply today to join Pilgrim's Europe as a Commercial Executive (12-month maternity cover).
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