Commercial Director - Business Unit Lead
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Summary
Drive Transformation: Commercial Director – Lead a High-Growth Retail Business Unit at Sofina Foods
Additional Benefits
Car Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance
Summary
Drive Transformation: Commercial Director – Lead a High-Growth Retail Business Unit at Sofina Foods
Additional Benefits
Car Allowance, Company Bonus Scheme, Company Pension Scheme, Enhanced Sick Pay, Private Medical Insurance
The Role
Sofina Foods Europe is seeking an accomplished Commercial Director – Business Unit Lead to take ownership of one of our core retail divisions. This is a pivotal role for a commercially astute and visionary leader ready to take a high-performing team and well-established customer base to the next level.
As the leader of a significant business unit, you will be responsible for delivering strategic growth across our UK and ROI retail customers, driving commercial excellence and building robust, value-driven customer partnerships with top-tier grocers and retailers.
Your Key Responsibilities
As part of our senior leadership team, you will:
* Lead the end-to-end commercial strategy for the business unit, ensuring delivery of revenue, margin, and profit objectives.
* Develop and strengthen long-term partnerships with key UK and ROI retailers, ensuring mutual growth and commercial success.
* Inspire, lead, and develop a multi-disciplinary commercial team across sales, category, and customer marketing.
* Own forecasting, budgeting, and commercial planning processes for your business unit.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, technical, and innovation teams to deliver customer-driven solutions.
* Shape and influence customer joint business plans (JBPs) with strategic intent and commercial discipline.
* Drive customer alignment with Sofina’s broader European retail growth agenda.
The Ideal Candidate
You’re a proven commercial leader with deep experience in the UK grocery retail landscape. You will have:
* Significant leadership experience in commercial roles within FMCG or food manufacturing, focused on UK retailers.
* A strong track record of building and executing successful retailer strategies that drive growth and profitability.
* High-level negotiation and influencing skills, with established relationships across major UK retail accounts.
* Excellent leadership capabilities, with the ability to inspire, challenge, and grow a high-performance team.
* Commercial and financial acumen, with a focus on P\\&L delivery, customer margin management, and strategic forecasting.
* A resilient, agile mindset with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Why Sofina Foods?
Role
Sofina Foods is a leading international food group, supplying some of the UK and Europe’s most recognised retailers and brands. This role offers:
* A senior leadership position with the autonomy to shape and grow a high-profile retail business unit.
* The chance to work with leading UK and ROI retailers on strategic, innovation-led partnerships.
* A business that values ambition, innovation, and customer-led growth.
* A long-term platform for impact, influence, and career progression within a purpose-driven organisation.
Company Information
Sofina Foods isn't just a food company - It’s a place to build your future.
With a team of over 13,000 people across 40 sites in Canada and Europe, we're passionate about delivering quality meats and seafood products to consumers around the world.
Join a company where innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction drive everything we do. At Sofina, you’ll grow your skills, make a real impact, and work with responsibly sourced products from more than 50 protein sources across five continents.
Our vision is bold: to be the most successful food company in the world. If you’re looking for a rewarding career in the food industry, there’s a place for you at Sofina Foods.
Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Location
Malton, North Yorkshire
Hours of Work
Full-time
Company
Sofina Foods
Country Code
GB
AutoReqId
4539BR
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Business Development and Sales
* Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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