Commercial Manager

Korea Foods; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of Korean food in the UK is looking for a Commercial Manager. The role involves managing key grocery accounts, developing strategic relationships, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have approximately 10 years of experience, proven leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include a salary from £50,000 yearly, paid time off on your birthday, and a yearly bonus. Immediate start is preferred.

Benefits

Paid day off on your birthday

Yearly bonus

Free onsite parking

28 days holiday plus personal day

Pension scheme with 3% company contribution

Annual pay review

5% discount at Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry

Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years of experience managing large grocery accounts.
• Proven ability to establish strategic relationships with senior counterparts.
• Management and leadership experience required.
• Excellent organizational skills to prioritize multiple customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead expansion of product listings with key customers.
• Develop relationships with customers and brand owners.
• Set clear objectives for the Commercial Development Manager.
• Manage forecasting and financial management of accounts.

Skills

Grocery account management

Strategic relationship building

Leadership experience

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication abilities

Job description

Overview

Details. Salary: DOB. Hours per week: 42.5 (M – F 08:30 – 18:00; one hour unpaid break inclusive). Location: The role is ideally office-based, with flexibility open to discussion. Expected Start date: ASAP. Reports To: Managing Director.

Our company has been the pioneer for Korean food throughout the UK, with key accounts across leading grocery supermarkets since 2007. We are looking for a Commercial Manager who is passionate, creative, and ambitious, to drive revenue growth with our key grocery partners. The Commercial Manager will be hands-on and adapt to a family-run company that has a deep-rooted Korean and Asian culture embedded within the business. You will report directly to the Directors of the company.

Objectives and Key Responsibilities

• Key Account Controller, leading the expansion of our listings and driving new listings into our existing key customers.
• Develop the existing relationships, both with customers and brand owners.
• Develop the existing Commercial Development Manager, setting clear objectives, targets, and goals, and assist with the pipeline of development accounts.
• Develop the Executive who will handle much of the day to day communication, reporting, and supply chain.
• Develop the annual JBP’s, both with customers and brand owners, whilst also undertaking the main account handling for each customer.
• Understand and build strong relationships with different departments within the organisation.
• Ensure discipline within forecasting, promotional planning, and financial management of the accounts.

Skills and Qualifications

• Approximately 10 years or more of relevant experience, leading large multiple Grocery accounts.
• Proven ability to drive strategic relationships with senior counterparts on the retailer side.
• Ability to deliver direct reports and work within a team who will assist with the reporting.
• Management and leadership experience within a management role.
• Immense organisational skills required to deal with multiple customers and prioritise.
• Cultural understanding and sensitivity, with ability to adapt to the existing company culture, which is immensely fast-paced.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work on their own without supervision.
• Clear, confident, and concise communication abilities.

Recruitment Agencies

Please note that we are NOT accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Agencies are asked not to contact us regarding this role.

Benefits

• Paid day off on your birthday.
• Yearly bonus.
• Free onsite parking.
• Holiday starting at 28 days plus a personal day rising to 29 days after 5 years (Bank holidays inclusive).
• Pension scheme 3% contributed by the company.
• Annual pay review.
• 5% discount from Company’s retail stores Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry.

Important: Please ensure you attach your CV with your application. Interviews for suitable candidates will be conducted while the job advertisement is active. The posting may close earlier than the specified deadline, depending on recruitment progress. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of submitting your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. If you have any specific questions, please submit your CV.

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 08:30 - 18:00
Salary: from £50,000 yearly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Korea Foods: Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has over 500 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Store.