Commercial Executive - Global Food & Drinks Ingredients Business

PIE Recruitment; West Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A global food and drinks ingredients company is seeking a Commercial Executive in West Yorkshire. In this hybrid role, you will be responsible for driving new business opportunities, managing existing accounts, and supporting the commercial team. The ideal candidate will have solid sales experience, exceptional organisational skills, and confident communication abilities. Enjoy a competitive salary of £36,000 - £42,000 plus a 10% bonus and additional benefits such as healthcare and pension contributions.

Benefits

10% bonus

Up to 12% pension contribution

Bupa Healthcare

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a sales or customer-facing role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise under pressure.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Driving new business through qualifying leads and converting opportunities into clients.
• Managing existing accounts and delivering agreed growth targets.
• Coordinating key commercial processes from S&OP updates to CRM data management.
• Supporting the wider commercial team, ensuring smooth meetings and reporting.

Skills

Sales experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Commercial Executive - Global Food & Drinks Ingredients Business

West Yorkshire

• £36,000 - £42,000
• 10% bonus
• Up to 12% pension contribution
• Bupa Healthcare

Who they are

This is a global business with a strong presence in the extracts market. They’re serious about growth and innovation, and they value people who take ownership and deliver. Joining them means being part of a team that collaborates, challenges, and succeeds together.

If you thrive on building relationships and turning opportunities into results, this role will give you the scope to do exactly that. You’ll be joining a business that values commercial acumen and gives you the freedom to make an impact. Hybrid working means you’ll have flexibility, but you’ll also be part of a close-knit team that knows how to deliver.

This is a role for someone who enjoys variety. You’ll be supporting the Business Development Manager while managing your own portfolio of customers and distributors. You’ll be the person who keeps things moving from onboarding new clients to spotting growth opportunities and making sure the details are right. If you like working at pace without cutting corners, you’ll fit right in.

What you’ll be doing

• Driving new business : qualifying leads, managing enquiries, and converting opportunities into long-term clients
• Managing existing accounts and distributors across Europe, delivering agreed growth targets
• Coordinating key commercial processes, from S&OP updates to CRM data management
• Acting as the go-to support for the wider commercial team, ensuring meetings, training, and reporting run smoothly

What you’ll need to bring

• Solid experience in a sales or customer-facing role
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise under pressure
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a knack for problem-solving

If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, reach out today at [e-mail] or give me a call on 07885 484489. Don’t wait, this opportunity won’t be available for long