EVG - Commercial Manager
We're delighted to partner with EVG - a UK-grown, family-owned fresh-produce powerhouse, to help appoint their next Commercial Manager.
About EVG
Founded in the late 1970s in Worcestershire, EVG has grown from a local produce trader to one of the Midlands' largest farming and packing operations, covering over 5,500 acres. Supplying almost a fifth of the UK's tomato market year-round and ranking as the second-largest spring onion grower, EVG combines large-scale farming with advanced glasshouse technology.
With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, they provide premium fresh produce to major UK supermarkets and food-service customers while supporting their workforce and local community.
Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will help drive the commercial growth of EVG's fresh produce categories.
The Role
* Build and deliver account business plans and forecasts for key retail and wholesale customers
* Lead seasonal tenders, promotions, and product launches
* Collaborate with procurement, production, technical, and CSR teams to align commercial strategy with EVG's quality and sustainability ethos
* Analyse market and category trends to identify growth opportunities
* Shape customer strategy and NPD activity to support EVG's ongoing ambition
* Be a commercial champion who thrives in a dynamic, seasonal business where quality and relationships come first
What do I need to be successful?
* Proven experience managing major retail or fresh produce/FMCG accounts
* Excellent commercial, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
* A strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
* The ability to translate data into actionable insights
* The drive to succeed in a fast-moving, high-performance environment
* A genuine passion for fresh produce, quality, and long-term partnerships
Salary
Competive Basic Salary & Benefits
If you're passionate about produce and excited by the idea of joining a market-leading grower-packer with real ambition, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Interested? Please apply below or reach out to James for more info.
01780 480 530
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