Commercial Development Executive

Biscuit International; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Biscuit International UK is seeking a Commercial Development Executive to join our Gateshead team. You will drive customer activation, manage trade marketing initiatives, and lead commercial projects that enhance visibility and distribution across UK retail channels.

You will work cross-functionally with Sales, Category, R&D, Supply Chain and Operations to translate plans into impactful activities that support growth and market share.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of FMCG experience preferred
• Exposure to Category, Trade Marketing, Sales or Commercial functions
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Commercially curious with proactive problem-solving
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation/storytelling capability
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• High attention to detail and execution focus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Desirable: experience with customer activation plans and product launches

Responsibilities

• Trade marketing and customer activation across key accounts
• Coordinate trade marketing initiatives, promotions and seasonal activations
• Develop customer-facing materials like launch presentations and sales tools
• Monitor activations and identify improvement opportunities
• Support product launches and maximise visibility and distribution
• Maintain project trackers and support cross-functional teams to deliver on time
• Review artwork and packaging for commercial compliance
• Act as a central coordination point between Sales, Category, R&D, Supply Chain and Operations
• Analyse EPOS and customer data to identify growth opportunities
• Support category and market trend analysis to drive recommendations
• Track promotions, launches and activation performance
• Maintain commercial dashboards and KPI reporting
• Support monthly business reviews and performance updates

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

PowerPoint

Excel

Project management

Storytelling

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Teams

Job description

Commercial Development Executive

Location: Gateshead Team Valley, UK

Reports to: Commercial Director

Direct Reports: None

Biscuit International UK is the leading specialist supplier of own-label gluten-free biscuits and cookies in the United Kingdom. Located in Gateshead, our production facility operates three lines, with an annual output exceeding 4,300 tonnes annually in plain, chocolate, and sandwich biscuit formats. We are part of Biscuit International, Europe’s leading private label biscuit and bread substitute manufacturer, with a rich heritage of over 400 years of expertise in delivering excellent taste at great value.

We're looking for a commercially focused and highly organised Commercial Development Executive to join our team in Gateshead and support the delivery of our growth agenda across UK retail customers.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, this role will play a key part in customer activation, trade marketing execution, commercial project management and business growth initiatives. Working cross-functionally with Sales, Category, R&D, Supply Chain and Operations, you'll help turn commercial plans into impactful customer activity that drives visibility, distribution and sales growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Trade Marketing & Customer Activation
• Support the development and execution of customer activation plans across key accounts
• Coordinate trade marketing initiatives, promotional plans and seasonal activation programmes
• Develop customer-facing materials including launch presentations, sales tools and activation packs
• Monitor and evaluate customer activations, identifying opportunities for improvement
• Support product launches and maximise customer visibility and distribution opportunities
• Commercial Execution & Project Management
• Maintain project trackers and support cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time
• Support product introduction and customer launch processes
• Review artwork and packaging amendments for commercial compliance
• Act as a central point of coordination between Sales, Category, R&D, Supply Chain and Operations
• Growth & Business Development
• Analyse EPOS and customer performance data to identify growth opportunities
• Support category and market trend analysis to drive commercial recommendations
• Identify opportunities to improve distribution, promotional effectiveness and category participation
• Monitor customer performance against agreed objectives
• Performance Tracking & Reporting
• Track performance of promotions, launches and customer activation plans
• Maintain commercial dashboards and KPI reporting
• Support monthly business reviews and performance updates
• Measure return on investment and effectiveness of trade marketing activities

Skills & Experience

• 2-4 years' experience within an FMCG environment
• Exposure to Category, Trade Marketing, Sales or Commercial functions
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills
• Commercially curious with a proactive approach to problem solving
• Excellent PowerPoint and presentation/storytelling capability
• Strong project management and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders
• High attention to detail and focus on execution
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
• Degree educated or able to demonstrate equivalent relevant FMCG experience
• Desirable Experience
• Exposure to branded products from concept through to launch
• Food manufacturing experience
• Experience working with customer activation plans and product launches

Why Join Us?

At Biscuit International UK, you'll be part of a collaborative and ambitious commercial team where you'll gain exposure to a broad range of commercial disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a leading European private label manufacturer and play a visible role in driving customer growth and innovation.

Our Commitment

In our hiring practices, we are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that a diverse team brings a wealth of perspectives and ideas, driving innovation and success. We adhere to fair hiring practices, ensuring equal opportunities for all candidates, regardless of their background.

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