Commercial Account Manager - Chilled

Myton Food Group; Bradford; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% discount in store

Healthcare benefits

Generous pension scheme

Free parking onsite

Career progression

Job summary

Myton Food Group is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of our Chilled category. You will own performance, drive growth and shape category strategy, working closely with major retailers, procurement and operations across the end-to-end supply chain.

Based in Bradford with a hybrid working model, you will analyse sales, develop range, manage margins, and influence senior stakeholders to deliver sustainable growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing large UK grocery retail accounts.
• Strong understanding of the chilled category and supply chain.
• Advanced commercial and financial acumen (margin, profitability).
• Excellent stakeholder communication with senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the commercial performance of several Chilled categories (bacon, sausage, gammon, quiche, pies, pastries).
• Analyse sales performance, identify trends, risks and growth opportunities.
• Lead category strategy, range development and innovation with the wider business.
• Drive value through margin management, cost price increases, promotion mechanics and range optimisation.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to deliver account plans and support sustainable growth.
• Analyse performance and market data to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
• Ensure Myton delivers value, quality and service for every product.

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of our Chilled category. You will be directly responsible for owning performance, driving growth and shaping category strategy. This is a highly visible role, working closely with large scale retailers, Procurement and Operations to deliver value across the end-to-end supply chain.

Our Chilled sites are located in Bradford and Deeside. We operate a hybrid working model, and presence in our Head Office, Bradford, is required. However, geographical consideration will be given depending on your location and proximity to the relevant sites.

Key responsibilities will include:

• 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

More About You

We’re looking for someone who has strong experience managing large UK grocery retail accounts with expert knowledge of the UK grocery market and Chilled category.

You will also:

• Have a deep understanding of supply chain, promotions and store operations.
• Have advanced commercial and financial acumen (margin, profitability, CPI, forecasts)
• Have strong awareness of NPD trends and product delivery processes.
• Be a confident communicator who can operate credibly with senior stakeholders across both Myton Food Group and Morrisons.

More About Us

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave

You’ll find a great big welcome here at Myton Food Group - an industry leading manufacturing business with several high profile retail customers.

At Myton Food Group, we have a legacy to be proud of. We’re British farming’s biggest single direct customer. We buy from highly valued suppliers. And we’re passionate about the quality of our food. Today, we have 18 manufacturing sites across the UK, where we pack and process fresh meats and fish, savoury and sweet pies, fruit and veg, flower bouquets and lots more. We really do stand out in the world of food manufacturing. But what we’re especially proud of is the way we all get stuck in and work as a team, in partnership across our supply chain.