FMCG Jobs are delighted to be partnering with a leading Peterborough bases, wholesale business as they continue to scale. We’re on the lookout for a Commercial Manager to lead from the front, driving sales, aligning strategy across marketing and purchasing, and playing a key role in future growth. If you’re commercially minded, passionate about results, and thrive in fast-paced environments like wholesale, FMCG or QSR, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact. The Opportunity This is a hands-on leadership role focused on growth. You'll be responsible for: Driving and delivering the sales strategy Leading a high-performing team Aligning marketing and procurement activity to support commercial outcomes Building long-term customer relationships Shaping future direction in a business that’s ambitious, agile, and customer-first It’s perfect for someone who’s commercially sharp, thrives on accountability, and loves bringing teams together to deliver results. What You'll Be Doing Sales Leadership Set and execute sales strategy to grow revenue and market share Lead, coach, and motivate a sales team to hit and exceed targets Run regular tactical sales meetings (3–4 per week) to keep momentum high Build strong customer partnerships and unlock new opportunities Report key insights and results directly to senior leadership Marketing & Brand Oversee marketing campaigns that drive visibility and support sales Work with internal and external stakeholders to enhance the brand Use insights from customer behaviour and market trends to refine messaging Procurement Partnership Collaborate with the procurement team to keep stock aligned with demand Support negotiations with suppliers to improve pricing and profitability What We're Looking For 5–7 years’ experience in a commercial or sales leadership role A background in wholesale, FMCG, retail, or QSR is ideal Strong leadership and communication skills Great commercial instincts — confident with data and decision-making A collaborative mindset and ability to align teams behind a common goal Performance Will Be Measured By Sales and revenue growth New business and customer retention Gross margin improvements Inventory and stock alignment Delivery against team KPIs This role offers the chance to truly own and shape a key part of the business. If you want autonomy, impact, and to be part of a driven leadership team, this could be the role for you. Interested? Apply now or message us for a confidential conversation.