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 customers 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 Skills: Negotiating experience Commercial Contracts Commercial Management Negotiations Strategic Planning Stakeholder Management Sales Benefits: Enhanced Holiday Free On-Site Car Carking Subsidised Canteen Pension Scheme Life Assurance Cover Discounted Staff Shop Refer a Friend Scheme