Chief Commercial Officer — Food Growth Leader (UK & Intl)

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

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.