Commercial Executive Foodservice

JR United Kingdom; Grantham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading foodservice company based in Grantham is seeking a passionate Commercial Executive to manage key customer accounts and support business growth. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a degree or equivalent experience, and advanced Excel capabilities. This role offers the chance to build key relationships and actively contribute to strategic planning in a dynamic commercial team.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent experience required.
• High level of numeracy and strong Excel skills expected.
• Commercial and financial acumen necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day commercial operations for key accounts.
• Analyze sales data to forecast trends and unlock opportunities.
• Support strategic planning and pricing.

Skills

High level of numeracy

Strong Excel skills

Relationship-building

Communication abilities

Commercial acumen

Analytical skills

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

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Commercial Executive Foodservice, grantham

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Client:

Pilgrims Europe

Location:

grantham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

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Job Description:

Commercial Executive – Foodservice

?? Location: Grantham-based, with occasional travel to sites and customer premises

?? Reporting to: Senior Commercial Manager

?? Department: Commercial – Foodservice

Ready to build a career in foodservice commercial strategy with one of Europe's leading food businesses? Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a passionate and analytical Commercial Executive to support the growth of key customer relationships and contribute to the continued success of our dynamic Commercial team.

?? What You'll Do:

In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in supporting live customer accounts and new business development efforts, working closely with our Senior Commercial Manager and Commercial Director.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day commercial operations for key accounts.
• Analysing sales data to forecast trends and unlock new category opportunities.
• Supporting strategic planning and pricing by building and maintaining complex cost-price models.
• Learning about our agricultural operations, including Poultry and Pig modelling.
• Collaborating across internal departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Aiding the Commercial Manager and Senior Commercial Manager to Pilgrim's Europe sales, volume & profitability targets (budget & PIP initiatives) and supporting the broader objectives of SCM line manager, Commercial Director and Foodservice BU.
• Participating in weekend on-call duties on a rota basis (approximately 1 in 4 weekends).

?? What You Bring:

• A degree or equivalent experience.
• High level of numeracy and strong Excel skills (advanced spreadsheet capability).
• Strong relationship-building and communication abilities – both internally and with customers.
• A positive, curious, and tenacious attitude with a passion for delivering results.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to other Pilgrim's Europe sites and customer locations.
• Commercial and financial acumen.
• Customer insight and category analysis.
• Experience with NPD (new product development) or food innovation.
• Proven analytical and commercial skills in a complex business environment.
• Confident in presenting and influencing across multiple levels.

?? Why Join Us?

At Pilgrim's Europe, we live by our values: Humility, Ownership, Determination, Simplicity, Sincerity, Availability, and Discipline. These principles drive our culture and how we work together to serve customers, innovate, and grow sustainably.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to grow in a fast-paced, commercially focused environment where your input will directly impact business success.

?? Ready to take the next step in your commercial career with a business that values passion, purpose and potential?

Don't miss your chance to be part of something bigger, apply with your CV today and let's grow together!