Commercial Manager

AIM Fresh Resourcing Partners Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh produce company is seeking a Commercial Manager based in Kent. The successful candidate will manage key retail accounts, ensuring their commercial success through effective category management and strong relationships. Ideal for a commercially focused professional with experience in Fresh Produce or FMCG. The role offers a chance for strategic impact within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial account or category management within Fresh Produce or FMCG.
• Strategic mindset and excellent communication skills.
• Highly organized and confident managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key customer accounts with full commercial responsibility.
• Build strong relationships with retail buying and technical teams.
• Create and deliver data-led category plans and promotional activity.

Skills

Commercially focused

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Influencing skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Overview

Join a leading name in the Fresh Produce sector to appoint a proactive, commercially driven Commercial Manager, based in Kent.

This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the management and strategic development of major retail accounts. The successful candidate will bring energy, commercial insight, and a collaborative mindset to deliver continued growth across volume, margin, and service excellence.

Role Overview

As Commercial Manager, you will take ownership of key customer accounts, ensuring their commercial success through effective category management, data-led planning, and strong retailer relationships. This role will suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident influencing across commercial, technical, and supply chain teams.

Commercial Manager Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key customer accounts with full commercial responsibility
• Build strong relationships with retail buying and technical teams
• Create and deliver data-led category plans and promotional activity
• Support product development and innovation from a commercial perspective
• Provide regular sales forecasting and margin reporting
• Collaborate across supply and technical teams to ensure service excellence

Commercial Manager Key Requirements

• Experience in commercial account or category management within Fresh Produce or FMCG
• Commercially focused with a strategic mindset and excellent communication skills
• Highly organised and confident managing multiple priorities
• Proficient in Excel and reporting tools
• A team player with strong influencing and problem-solving skills

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected and growing business with a strong retail customer base as Commercial Manager. If you are a commercially focused professional looking for a strategic role with real impact, we would love to hear from you.

This is a UK-based position, and as such, applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. If applicable, evidence of your Right to Work will be requested prior to interview.