Chief Commercial Officer

Michael Page (UK); Carlisle; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading food business is seeking a dynamic Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its sales and growth strategy. The role involves driving commercial strategy, building relationships with customers, and leading sales teams. Ideal candidates will have a strong commercial leadership background in chilled or frozen food, with experience in retail, foodservice, and B2B channels. This position is based in Carlisle and offers a competitive salary and performance-related bonus.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Sales team development

Relationship building

Market opportunity identification

Collaboration

Job description

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