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Overview
Are you a dynamic commercial leader with a passion for fresh Protein and a proven record of driving growth with major retailers?
This is your opportunity to own and shape a national retail account, working at the heart of a thriving food business that values entrepreneurial flair and strategic thinking.
We are looking for a dynamic & driven Commercial Manager to take our business forward.
Responsibilities
* Lead a flagship national retailer account, developing and executing strategic growth plans with the support of a high-performing customer team.
* Build and nurture senior-level relationships with buyers and key stakeholders, becoming the go-to ambassador for both your client and our business.
* Drive profitable sales and deliver commercial success, managing P&L, achieving revenue and margin targets, and identifying new opportunities for growth and diversification.
* Negotiate and close high-value contracts, ensuring the business offer meets evolving customer needs and market trends.
* Collaborate cross functionally with supply chain, operations, and marketing to deliver seamless service and innovative solutions through NPD.
* Champion operational excellence, implementing processes and systems that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure best-in-class service delivery.
* Analyse market data & trends to inform pricing, product positioning, and promotional strategies, keeping the business ahead in a fast-moving sector.
* Travel 2-3 times per month to your customer's site, building strong operational partnerships.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Fresh protein sector experience, knowing the category, the challenges, and the opportunities.
* Track record of exceeding targets in a high-pressure commercial environment, ideally with national retail accounts.
* Exceptional relationship builder - outgoing, persuasive and enthusiastic.
* Strategic and analytical mindset - you use data to drive decisions and spot growth opportunities others miss.
* Skilled negotiator with strong financial acumen.
* Entrepreneurial energy - initiative, driven.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Suite.
Desirable:
* Experience negotiating and closing contracts with national retailers.
* Previous experience in fresh protein management.
This is a great opportunity to develop in a business where your ideas, ambition, and commercial instinct will drive real impact.
Benefits:
* Enhanced Holiday
* Free On-Site Car Carking
* Subsidised Canteen
* Pension Scheme
* Life Assurance Cover
* Discounted Staff Shop
* Phone and Car Insurance Perks
* Free Health Surveillance
* Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities
* Employee Engagement Activities
* Give Aways (Free meat seasonally)
* Refer a Friend Scheme
* Death in Service scheme
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