Commercial Director - Fresh Produce

Morepeople 01780; England; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent fresh produce company in the UK is looking for a Commercial Director to drive sales and develop strong relationships with retailers. The successful candidate will utilize their expertise to enhance the business margin, ensuring sustainable growth and progression. This role offers the chance to bring innovative ideas and efficiencies to aid in moving away from commodity pricing towards added customer value.

Qualifications

• Experience in developing relationships to increase sales focus.
• Ability to leverage consumer data and existing relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and existing relationships to increase sales.
• Drive deeper, more meaningful relationships with retailers.
• Utilize experience to impact overall business margin.

Job description

Overview

Commercial Director - Fresh Produce This role is all about developing new and existing relationships to increase sales and basket mix.

This is an exciting opportunity to join an established business who have a nice mix of customers. They have ambitions to drive the business forward and want to do more with their customers, as well as approach new outlets for their quality products.

It's a great time to join the business with the potential for internal progression.

Part of the challenge is that, like so many fresh produce businesses, there is a desire to move away from commodity pricing and add more value to the customers and consumers. Having a healthier bottom line when there are so many challenges facing the sector is tough. But that's where you can come in.

You'll utilise your experience to drive deeper, more meaningful relationships with the retailers. You'll leverage consumer data, existing lines, relationships and new products to increase sales and overall basket mix. In turn, this will have a positive impact on the overall business margin.

Piqued your interest? Please apply below or get in touch with tom at morepeople.co.uk