Chilled Category Growth Lead

Myton Food Group; Shotton; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% discount in store from day one

Annual bonus scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Market leading pension scheme

Private Healthcare

Free parking onsite

Job summary

Myton Food Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of our Chilled category across major UK retailers, including Morrisons. The role involves owning performance, shaping category strategy, and driving growth in collaboration with Procurement and Operations.

The position requires strong experience with large UK grocery accounts, supply chain understanding, margin management, and stakeholder engagement across senior levels.

Qualifications

• Strong experience managing large UK grocery retail accounts with expert knowledge of the UK grocery market.
• Deep understanding of supply chain, promotions and store operations.
• Advanced commercial and financial acumen (margin, profitability, CPI, forecasts).
• Strong awareness of NPD trends and product delivery processes.
• Confident communicator who can operate credibly with senior stakeholders across both Myton Food Group and Morrisons.

Responsibilities

• Owning and driving the commercial performance of several Chilled categories such as bacon, sausage, gammon, quiche, pies, pastries etc.
• Analysing sales performance, identifying trends, risks and growth opportunities
• Leading category strategy, range development and innovation in partnership with the wider business
• Driving value through margin management, cost price increases, promotion mechanics and range optimisation
• Influencing internal and external stakeholders to deliver account plans and support with sustainable growth
• Analysing performance and market data to identify trends, opportunities and risks
• Playing your part in ensuring Myton continues to deliver excellent service, value, and quality for every product that reaches the shelves
• Continually develop and improve processes to increase efficiency and maximise the commercial performance of the Myton business

Skills

Grocery account management

UK market knowledge

Commercial acumen

Financial forecasting

NPD awareness

Stakeholder communication

Job description

Myton Food Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of our Chilled category across major UK retailers, including Morrisons. The role involves owning performance, shaping category strategy, and driving growth in collaboration with Procurement and Operations.

The position requires strong experience with large UK grocery accounts, supply chain understanding, margin management, and stakeholder engagement across senior levels.