Commercial Executive, Food Manufacturing

Focus Management Consultants; Castle Donington; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK food company is seeking a Commercial Executive based in Castle Donington. This role supports trading with Sainsbury’s and offers progression opportunities into national account positions. The ideal candidate will possess experience in food manufacturing and a strong commercial background, alongside skills in market analysis and project management. This is a remote role with travel required to the head office.

Qualifications

• Experience in UK Food Manufacturing or FMCG sectors.
• Sales or commercial experience with project management.
• Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day trading of Sainsbury’s.
• Create promotional and sales reports.
• Analyse market data and customer EPOS data.

Skills

Sales experience

Project management

Market analysis

Customer support

Excel

PowerPoint

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Commercial Executive, Food Manufacturing, Castle Donington

Client: Focus Management Consultants

Location: Castle Donington, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: e91ad9027543

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Great opportunity to support the day-to-day trading of Sainsbury’s with future progression into a National Account Executive (NAE) OR National Account Manager (NAM) role.

As a Commercial Executive for an established multi-site food manufacturer, you will report directly to the Customer Controller.

You’ll support a Senior NAM and the Customer Controller by maximising sustainable profitable growth across branded and retail own label products for the Sainsbury’s account.

My client is one of the UK’s leading food companies producing high-quality products across various categories for well-known brands and private label products. This is a great opportunity if you aim to progress into an NAE/NAM position.

Daily tasks include creating promotional and sales reports, analysing market data, reviewing customer EPOS data, evaluating product categories, administering new product development, and working cross-functionally internally and externally as required.

To be considered, you should have experience in UK Food Manufacturing or FMCG sectors, managing joint business plans, administration, and providing customer support or service that builds relationships and achieves business goals.

Sales or commercial experience with cross-functional working and project management is essential, along with broad knowledge of products and processes. You should enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and be proficient in Excel and PowerPoint.

This role is remote, with weekly visits to the head office in East Anglia and national travel as needed.

If you meet these criteria and seek to advance your career in food manufacturing, apply today with your CV or contact Neal directly for further discussion.