Commercial Manager

Overview

In this role you will manage commercial activities for the UK business, acting as a category owner with P&L responsibility. You will influence commercial strategy, manage categories and competitive intelligence, and drive innovation with cross-functional teams. You will work closely with Sales, Brand, and supply colleagues, translating data into actionable plans while supporting demand and supply planning. This is an ambitious, high-impact position in a culture of ownership, meritocracy, and collaboration.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market)
• Permanent contract
• Fast career track
• Always room for new ideas

Responsibilities

• P&L ownership, revenue growth management, and finance alignment
• Develop and implement commercial strategy
• Manage category performance and competitive analysis
• Track and drive innovation initiatives
• Collaborate with Sales, cross-functional teams, and stakeholders
• Demand planning accountability with support from planning team
• Supply accountability with collaboration managers and supply teams
• Define commercial plans for innovations and support product launches
• Coordinate with Brand Manager on price strategy, volumes, and cost targets for new products

Key requirements

• 5+ years FMCG experience (commercial, sales, or finance)
• Bachelor degree; MSc preferred
• Proven progression in a commercial setting
• Track record delivering business models and executing innovation
• Excellent communication skills for senior stakeholder interaction
• Resilience and ability to rebound from setbacks
• Analytical mindset and data-driven decision making
• Result-oriented with focus on company success

• Communication
• Resilience
• Analytical thinking
• P&L management
• Revenue Growth Management
• Demand planning coordination

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