Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) is one of the UKs largest food producers, committed to our simple ethos of creating authentically and sustainably made British food without compromise. Our people are at the heart of our business from the farm to the factory, they deliver exceptional food experiences. We were founded on expertise, but we are also entrepreneurs, seeking out opportunities, encouraged by our culture that allows great commercial ideas to flourish. We are seeking an experienced and strategic Commercial Manager to oversee our companies commercial operations, drive revenue growth, manage key client and partner relationships. If youre ambitious and want to work for a company that values its employees, Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) could be your perfect fit. Your duties will include: Management of high profile external commercial accounts. Drive sites to deliver quality and quantity as agreed with customers. Make sure all accounts have agreed payment terms and credit limits by completing relevant, up to date customer account forms, prior to any sale/purchase and that those terms are monitored and complied with. Provide commercial input and liaise across divisional lines Sausage/Bacon/cooked Meats Complete all relevant trading data, records and files as required by the company accurately and on time. Attend group/divisional trading/planning and financial meetings as required. Provide commercial information/price/costings to enable commercial decision making. Provide site operational managers with commercial information and encourage, by continued presence on factory floor, options for Best Commercial Return for products produced. Visit customers/suppliers to develop increase value/quality/relationships Support the Head of Sales & Procurement in delivering group financial budget and trading strategy. Support in delivering site financial budget. Develop and maintain good working relationship with group /site planning functions to enable Best Commercial Returns. Undertake any ad-hoc duties required to benefit the business. Investigate discrepancies and produce verbal/written reports as requested. Manage site cold store stocks within group financial and technical requirements. To always act in the best interests of Cranswick PLC. Deliver on agreed KPIs Essential Criteria: Previous experience within a meat processing business would be highly desirable Possesses strong commercial acumen Ability to work on own initiative Can demonstrate strong leadership Flexible with travel to customers and internal business units Hours of work: 39 hours Monday to Friday (08:30-16:30 Monday to Thursday and 08:30 15:30 on a Friday) In return the Company offers: A great future with people at the heart of the business. Excellent working conditions Sharesave scheme Company & Enhanced Pension Scheme Staff Sales Opportunities for progression This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join a successful, growing company which is committed to the development of its people and ensuring the potential of all members of staff. The business will support you in achieving this, by providing learning and training opportunities together with a competitive remuneration package. To apply, please click the APPLY button below. Please state where possible how you meet the essential & desirable criteria where relevant on your CV. Cranswick Country Foods (Ballymena) are an equal opportunities employer