Chief Commercial Officer

Page Executive; Carlisle; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in Carlisle is seeking a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead the commercial strategy across retail and B2B channels. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in commercial leadership, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and possess excellent relationship-building skills. This role offers a competitive six-figure salary and a performance-related bonus.

Benefits

Performance related bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial leadership within chilled or frozen food.
• Strong experience across retail, foodservice, and B2B channels.
• Excellent leadership skills and results-focused.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the commercial strategy across various channels.
• Lead and develop high-performing sales teams.
• Identify new market opportunities to drive growth.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Sales team development

Relationship building

Growth driving

Collaboration with operations and marketing

Job description

• Chief Commercial Officer for food manufacturer in Carlisle
• The number one in the UK reporting reporting to global MD

About Our Client

A market-leading food business is seeking a dynamic and commercially driven Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its sales and growth strategy across multiple channels and geographies. This is a hands‑on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys being close to customers, products, and teams. The business operates across branded and own‑label categories, with a strong footprint in both domestic and international markets. The head office is based in Carlisle and requires the CCO to be both in the office and out with customers regularly.

Job Description

• Own and drive the commercial strategy across retail, foodservice, and B2B channels
• Lead and develop high‑performing sales teams
• Build and strengthen relationships with major UK and international customers
• Identify new market opportunities and drive growth in chilled and frozen categories
• Collaborate closely with operations, NPD, and marketing to deliver customer‑focused solutions

The Successful Applicant

• Proven track record in commercial leadership within chilled or frozen food
• Strong experience across retail, foodservice, and B2B channels
• Comfortable operating in branded and own‑label environments
• Based in the North of England, ideally commutable to Carlisle
• Driven, hands‑on, and results‑focused with excellent leadership skills

What's on Offer

Competitive six figure basic salary + performance related bonus