Commercial Manager

Manpower 2Sisters; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food manufacturing sector seeks a Commercial Manager to manage the Aldi account effectively. This role involves overseeing product categories, relationship management, and new product development, providing a great opportunity for personal accountability and career progression. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in commercial management within food manufacturing, ready to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Refer a friend scheme

Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme

Grocery Aid support services

50% discount for friends and family

Cycle2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven account management experience in food manufacturing.
• Strong commercial acumen including costing responsibility.
• Ability to manage senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day management of the Aldi breaded category.
• Oversee lifecycle of new product development.
• Act as liaison between the business, site, and Aldi.

Skills

Account Management

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Management

Relationship Building

Proactive

Job description

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Location: Colmore Row Head Office, Birmingham

Working Hours: Monday - Friday, Hybrid working in the office 3 days per week

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About Us

Join 2 Sisters Food Group, one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, with an annual turnover exceeding £3 billion and approximately 13,000 employees across 16 sites. We have a strong presence in poultry, chilled, and bakery food categories, including popular brands like Holland's pies. We are committed to delivering high-quality products to the British public and our retail and food service customers, including major retailers like Aldi, Asda, Co-op, KFC, Lidl, Marks & Spencer, Morrison's, Sainsbury's, Tesco, and Waitrose.

About the Role

We're looking for a Commercial Manager to join our high-performing team managing one of our most strategic accounts - Aldi . You will take full ownership of the breaded product category along with special buys and added value lines. This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a fast-paced, high-impact role within a business that truly values commercial ownership, personal accountability, and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of the Aldi breaded category, ensuring exceptional service, product availability, and communication with all key stakeholders
• Oversee the full lifecycle of new product development - from planning and timelines to launch - ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and critical paths are managed
• Contribute to budget setting, forecasting, and category planning alongside wider commercial and operational teams
• Act as the key liaison between our business, the site, and Aldi - building trusted relationships that support long-term growth and success

About You

You're an experienced commercial professional who knows how to manage complex accounts in a fast-paced environment. You bring great relationship building skills and have strong commercial acumen. You're ready to join a business where you can make a real impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that thrives on driving results.

Key Skills

• Proven account management experience in food manufacturing
• Strong commercial acumen, including costing and margin responsibility
• Comfortable managing senior stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams
• A relationship-builder with strong influencing skills
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused
• Resilient, driven, and motivated to take ownership and deliver growth
• Refer a friend scheme
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme and Grocery Aid are free and confidential support services 365 days a year
• Boparan Restaurant Group Discount - 50% discount for friends and family. (Giraffe World Kitchen, Harry Ramsden, Ed's Easy Diner and Burger & Cocktails
• Cycle2Work Scheme

Why Join Us?

As one of the UK's largest food manufacturers, we provide ample opportunities for career growth and skill development. We emphasise promoting from within, ensuring you can build a rewarding career with us.