Commercial Account Manager – Chilled

Overview

In this role you will lead the commercial performance of Morrisons’ Chilled category, driving growth and shaping category strategy across key retailers. You will partner with Procurement and Operations to optimise end-to-end supply chain value and ensure excellent service and value. The position offers exposure to large-scale accounts and cross-functional collaboration, with a clear impact on margin, promotions and range optimization. This is a visible role that supports sustainable growth and category innovation within a fast-moving grocery environment.

Pay / Benefits

• 15% discount in store from day one
• additional 10% discount for friend or family
• annual bonus scheme
• career progression and development opportunities
• generous holiday entitlement
• market leading pension scheme and life assurance

Responsibilities

• Own and drive commercial performance for multiple Chilled categories (e.g., bacon, sausage, gammon, quiche, pies, pastries).
• Analyse sales data to identify trends, risks and growth opportunities.
• Lead category strategy, range development and innovation in partnership with the wider business.
• Manage margin, cost price changes, promotion mechanics and range optimization to maximise value.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to deliver account plans and support sustainable growth.
• Analyse performance and market data to spot trends, opportunities and risks.
• Support Myton in delivering excellent service, value and quality across products.
• Continuously improve processes to boost efficiency and commercial performance of the business.

Key requirements

• Extensive experience managing large UK grocery retail accounts with deep knowledge of the UK grocery market and Chilled category.
• Strong understanding of supply chain, promotions and store operations.
• Advanced commercial and financial acumen (margin, profitability, CPI, forecasts).
• Solid awareness of NPD trends and product delivery processes.
• Confident communicator capable of engaging senior stakeholders at Myton Food Group and Morrisons.

• strong communication
• stakeholder influence
• commercial mindset
• margin management
• promotion mechanics
• range optimisation

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