?? Location: Uxbridge (5 days per week in the office)
?? Department: Commercial
?? Full-time, Permanent
Join Pilgrim's Europe – where growth, leadership, and innovation meet.
At Pilgrim's Europe, we're proud to be one of the leading food businesses in Europe, with a passion for delivering high-quality products and building long-term partnerships. We're now looking for a Commercial Controller to drive the strategy, growth, and success of our brands and products — and lead a talented sales team to deliver exceptional results.
The Role
As a Commercial Controller, you'll take ownership of a key strategic business unit, leading commercial performance across major retail accounts. Reporting directly to the Commercial Director, you'll set the strategic direction for your team, drive profitable growth, and ensure strong collaboration across functions and customers alike.
You'll be accountable for full P&L performance, joint business planning, and customer relationship management, while fostering a high-performing team culture built on accountability, insight, and innovation.
What You'll Do
Lead, coach, and develop a commercial team — setting clear KPIs and driving performance.
Manage major grocery retail accounts, owning full P&L responsibility across brands and categories.
Develop and deliver annual Joint Business Plans that align with both customer and company objectives.
Build and nurture strong relationships with senior stakeholders — internally and externally.
Champion customer insight across the business, ensuring strategies are customer-led and commercially focused.
Lead cross-functional initiatives, including NPD, category growth, and go-to-market strategy.
Oversee financial governance, forecasting accuracy, and revenue planning.
Develop and implement category and marketing plans that drive sales, margin, and market share.
About You
You're an experienced commercial leader with a proven track record in managing major grocery retail accounts and delivering brand and product growth. You thrive in fast-paced environments, combine strategic vision with hands-on leadership, and know how to get the best out of people.
Essential Experience & Skills:
5+ years at National Account Manager level or above, ideally in FMCG.
Proven success with at least one top UK grocery multiple.
Strong commercial acumen, negotiation, and influencing skills.
Excellent communicator, confident presenter, and strategic thinker.
Experience in coaching, mentoring, and developing high-performing teams.
Highly analytical and results-driven with strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Full UK Driving Licence and flexibility to travel as required.
Desirable :
Experience as a Commercial or Sales Controller in FMCG.
Background in chilled or fresh food categories.
Understanding of category management and NPD processes.
Degree-level education preferred but not essential.
Our Values
At Pilgrim's, our values are what make us who we are:
Availability, Humility, Discipline, Sincerity, Simplicity, Ownership, and Determination.
They guide how we work together — with openness, integrity, and a focus on what truly matters.
Why Join Us?
At Pilgrim's Europe, you'll have the freedom to make a real impact, shape the direction of leading brands, and grow your career within a forward-thinking, supportive organisation.
At Pilgrim's Europe, you'll enjoy:
A competitive salary with annual bonus potential
25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy additional leave
Life Assurance
Pension scheme with company contributions
Access to Pilgrim's Learning Academy for professional development
A vibrant, collaborative office culture – you'll be part of a passionate, supportive, and fast-moving team
Real ownership of your work and the opportunity to see your decisions drive measurable results
If you're an ambitious commercial leader ready to take on your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
?? Apply now and help us drive the next chapter of Pilgrim's success.
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