Chief Commercial Officer

Page Personnel; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in Carlisle seeks a dynamic Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) to lead its sales and growth strategy. The role involves driving the commercial strategy across various channels, developing high-performing sales teams, and building relationships with major clients. Ideal candidates have a proven track record in commercial leadership within the chilled or frozen food sectors and demonstrate strong results-oriented leadership skills. Competitive salary with performance-related bonuses is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related bonus

Qualifications

• Proven track record in commercial leadership within chilled or frozen food.
• Strong experience across multiple channels including retail and foodservice.
• Comfortable operating in both branded and own-label environments.

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 customers.
• Identify new market opportunities in chilled and frozen categories.
• Collaborate closely with operations, NPD, and marketing.

Skills

Commercial leadership

Retail experience

B2B sales

Team leadership

Market opportunity identification

Job description

• Chief Commercial Officer for food manufacturer in Carlisle
• The number one in the UK 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