Commercial Manager

Overview

In this role you drive commercial success for a North West food manufacturer by leading relationships with key grocery retailers. You will shape category strategies for private label products within a fast-paced environment and work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver growth. This position offers hybrid work and a chance to impact how the brand competes on national retail shelves. You will leverage data to inform decisions and support organizational goals.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Car
• Life Insurance
• Holiday Buy Back Scheme

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with top national grocery retailers
• Develop and execute retailer-specific commercial strategies and plans
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (marketing, supply chain, finance) to align on objectives
• Monitor performance metrics and adjust actions to drive growth
• Negotiate terms and support private label/own label initiatives
• Provide data-driven insights to guide tactical and strategic decisions
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Support cross-functional execution in a fast-paced environment

Key requirements

• NAM/Commercial Manager level in Food/drink
• Experience managing top national retailers (e.g., Sainsburys, Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, M&S, Waitrose)
• Ideal: chilled experience and private label/own label background
• Excellent communication skills across stakeholder levels
• Strategic thinker with ability to execute tactically
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven decision-making

• Excellent communication
• Stakeholder engagement
• Strategic thinking
• Adaptability
• Data-driven decision making
• Analytical skills

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