Commercial Executive

Pilgrim’s Shared Services Ltd; Uxbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the consumer goods sector is seeking a Commercial Executive to support sales and growth strategies across key accounts. This role involves account management, project management for NPD projects, and collaboration with marketing to enhance customer plans. The ideal candidate will have experience in food manufacturing and strong analytical skills, contributing to the growth of iconic brands.

Benefits

Competitive salary package and benefits

Opportunities for career progression and learning

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Experience in Food Manufacturing required.
• Full UK Driving Licence is needed for this role.

Responsibilities

• Support the Commercial Manager in account management and project management.
• P+L responsibility for defined accounts.
• Daily commercial contact for Accounts.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Presentation Skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Computer literate

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

This is a {Contract Type} , Full Time vacancy that will close in 13 days at 23:59 BST .

My job

Are you commercially savvy with passion for the fast-moving world of consumer goods? We are looking for a Commercial Executive to support our sales and growth strategy across key accounts. (Lidl)

Location - Uxbridge/Greater London (site based)

Purpose of the role

• Support the Commercial Manager to exploit the potential growth within the UK market and to provide support in the day-to-day management of accounts to deliver profitable business with excellent service levels and targeted growth.
• You will have involvement and influence on Account Management as well as day-to-day commercial administration, internal & external forecasting, and customer interaction.
• You will be the key point of contact and help with the project management for all NPD projects.
• Support the Snr Commercial Manager or Commercial Manager with timely account updates, reports, S&OP, and revenue management.

Key Responsibilities

• P+L responsibility for a defined account leading to the growth of our brands in line with business objectives.
• Daily commercial contact for Accounts.
• Work with marketing to develop and implement the strongest possible customer plans including instore and online activation plans.
• Effective evaluation of promotional performance and developing recommendations to maximise promotional effectiveness.
• Reporting and Data analysis and creating action plans with the Snr or Commercial Manager accordingly.
• Supply chain reporting, including stock and shortage issues within the relevant business areas.
• Liaising with supply site planners to ensure full CSL.
• Project Management NPD critical paths.
• Weekly Forecasting – internal / external.
• Manages a proportion of customer admin for specific accounts, including promotional nominations and EPOS analysis.
• Assisting the Snr/Commercial Manager in the delivery of joint business plans.

Skills & Knowledge

• Experience in Food Manufacturing.
• Analytical Skills.
• Confident in presenting to both internal and external parties.
• Self-motivated with a can-do approach to achieve results.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• High level of business and personal integrity.
• Computer literate with strong knowledge/use of Microsoft office suite.

*Full UK Driving Licence is needed for this role*

What You'll Get:

• Be part of a dynamic group in a fast growing business
• Competitive salary package and benefits
• Opportunities for career progression and learning
• a collaborative culture where your ideas and initiatives are valued

Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply today and join a brand that's making an impact!

The company

Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.

Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.

Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.