Commercial Manager

The Compleat Food Group; Brierley Hill; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major food manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to oversee key categories and manage strategic partnerships with leading retailers. The role involves full P&L accountability within a collaborative team, providing a unique opportunity to influence category growth within the FMCG sector. Ideal candidates will have solid FMCG experience and a track record in B2B environments, alongside strong ownership and resilience. Regular national travel is expected for this dynamic position.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in a B2B, customer-facing role with P&L accountability.
• Must demonstrate high levels of ownership, autonomy and resilience.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work well in teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the relationship with one of our largest retail partners.
• Full P&L ownership of defined categories.
• Strategic planning, delivery and ongoing optimisation.

Skills

Strong working knowledge of FMCG

B2B customer-facing experience

High ownership and resilience

Attention to detail

Collaborative mindset

Job description

Commercial Manager - £55k+ Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits

Multiple UK Locations | National Travel Required

Opportunity

Join one of the UK's most dynamic and fast‑growing food businesses. The Compleat Food Group is a £1bn+ turnover, award‑winning, private‑label and branded fresh & frozen food manufacturer, partnering long‑term with major grocery retailers, foodservice operators and FMCG customers across the UK and Europe. With 15+ UK sites, a broad network of European partners, and innovation at the heart of everything we do, this is a unique chance to influence, shape and drive category growth within a consumer‑centric, category‑led organisation committed to creating food to feel good.

Role

As Commercial Manager you will play a critical, high‑visibility role within a cross‑functional team, managing the relationship with one of our largest and most strategic retail partners. You will have ownership of key categories across both branded and private label, driving initiatives from concept to execution to deliver profitable, sustainable growth.

• Full P&L ownership of defined categories
• Responsibility for strategic planning, delivery and ongoing optimisation
• Exposure to broader business initiatives across a fast‑paced, acquisitive group
• The opportunity to influence, shape and grow within an evolving FMCG environment
• Support from a collaborative team committed to your development

About You

Must‑haves:

• Strong working knowledge of FMCG
• Experience in a B2B, customer‑facing role with P&L accountability
• High levels of ownership, autonomy and resilience
• Authentic, dynamic and results‑focused
• Exceptional attention to detail
• A collaborative mindset and strong team player

Desirable:

• Experience working with Top 4 UK Grocery retailers
• Exposure to both brand and private label
• Understanding of category growth principlesExperience managing end‑to‑end NPD/EPD cycles

Location & Travel

• Commutable to one of the following: Clitheroe, Crewe, Market Drayton, Ebbw Vale, Nottingham, Redhill (Surrey), Milton Keynes.
• Regular national travel averaging 2‑3 days per week, typically 1 overnight stay per week.
• Frequent travel to Central London, Redhill, Nottingham and wider UK locations.

About The Compleat Food Group

The Compleat Food Group is proud to be a food business built on purpose and passion. Formed in 2021, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – great quality, tasty and affordable food that people love to eat. We’re home to some of the UK's most exciting and loved food brands, including Wall's Pastry, Pork Farms, Wrights, The Real Yorkshire Pudding Co., unearthed, Vadasz, Squeaky Bean, Palace Culture, and Harvey & Brockless. Alongside our branded portfolio, we’re a leading supplier of delicious own‑label pastry, sweet bakery, party food, olives and antipasti, added‑value egg products, continental meats, dips and sauces and plant‑based food to the UK's major retailers as well as across foodservice.

With over 6,000 talented colleagues across 17 sites, and an annual turnover of £1.3bn, we’re united by a shared ambition to shape the future of food for the better. We are backed by European private equity firm PAI Partners.

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