Job Description
Location: Uxbridge (Fully Office-Based)Travel RequiredMake 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 ForFull ownership of P&L performance across your customer accountsDeveloping and delivering Joint Business Plans (JBPs) aligned to customer and business objectivesBuilding strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and internal customer championLeading commercial negotiations, including trading agreements and tender processesIdentifying opportunities to drive sales, margin, and market share growthOwning customer strategies and wiring plans to maximise influence and impactEvaluating and optimising promotional performance and ROIWorking cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Marketing to deliver aligned plansLeading customer-focused NPD programmes, from concept through to launch, ensuring delivery against timelines and budgetsUsing data and insight to inform decision making and unlock growth opportunitiesManaging accurate forecasting, budgeting, and risk & opportunity pipelinesRepresenting your customer in internal planning meetings, ensuring full visibility of performance and service levelsMonitoring performance and customer satisfaction, taking proactive action to address risksDriving continuous improvement in commercial processes and ways of workingProviding clear performance feedback across the business, ensuring teams understand their impact on customer successCoaching and supporting less experienced team members, helping to build capability across the functionAbout YouYou'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 FMCGStrong P&L ownership and commercial acumenExcellent negotiation and influencing skillsA data-driven approach with strong forecasting and analytical capabilityAdvanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and WordFull driving licence and flexibility to travelDesirable :Experience working with own label retailersDegree qualification (or equivalent experience)Experience using commercial systems and customer portalsOur Values — The Way We WorkAt 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 challengesHumility – We listen, collaborate, and respect every voiceDiscipline – We deliver on our commitments, every timeSincerity – We act with honesty and transparencySimplicity – We focus on what truly mattersOwnership – We take responsibility and make things happenDetermination – We're relentless in driving successWhat You'll Get in ReturnThe opportunity to take true ownership of high-value customer accountsA role with real influence, where you can shape strategy and drive tangible resultsA collaborative, high-performing culture aligned to Pilgrim's Europe way of workingClear visibility to senior stakeholders and opportunities for career progressionThe chance to work cross-functionally with experienced commercial, marketing, and category teamsA business that invests in people development, coaching, and internal progressionExposure to end-to-end commercial decision making, from NPD to customer strategyA fast-paced environment where your impact is recognised and rewardedCompetitive salary and benefits packageReady 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.TPBN1_UKTJ