Commercial Manager

COREcruitment Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% annual bonus

Opportunity to join a fast‑growing, values‑driven business

High level of ownership and visibility

Flexibility for occasional UK travel

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to join a B Corp Certified Soft Drinks Business in London. The role offers up to £50,000 and requires a professional with 4+ years of experience in commercial roles, particularly within the drinks FMCG sector.

The successful candidate will manage relationships, drive sales growth in OOH spaces, and lead negotiations with national accounts. The position provides an opportunity to make a tangible business impact while working with purpose-led products.

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ experience across sales, account management or commercial roles.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L ownership.
• Passion for working within purpose-led or challenger brands.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with sales agencies.
• Drive sales growth across all OOH spaces.
• Support and lead negotiations with key customers.
• Partner closely with marketing teams.

Skills

Experienced drinks FMCG person

Strong understanding of managing multiple sales channels

Experience managing wholesaler relationships

Proven experience managing distributors

4+ years’ experience in sales or account management

Strong financial and commercial acumen

Entrepreneurial and commercially driven mindset

Passion for purpose-led brands

Job description

Commercial Manager – B Corp Certified Soft Drinks Business – London – up to £50,000

My client is a different kind of soft drinks company. Not only are they an award-winning, purpose-led soft drinks business operating in a super competitive space but their products just taste amazing. They are B Corp certified as well.

With sustainability, ethical sourcing and positive social impact at the heart of its mission, the company has built a strong reputation for combining high-quality RTDs with meaningful change and delicious taste!

They are on the lookout for an experienced Commercial Sales Manager with 4+ years’ experience selling into the OOH channels across London. Someone who knows how to open doors, win business and nurture that business. Someone with high energy and a hunter mentality who manages multiple relationships with purpose.

Every day is different and being part of this team will give you real value!

Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Opportunity to join a fast‑growing, values‑driven FMCG business
• High level of ownership and visibility within a commercially focused leadership role
• Opportunity to work with purpose‑led products and make a tangible business impact
• London‑based office location (2 days a week) with flexible travel opportunities

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with sales agencies
• Drive sales growth across all OOH spaces
• Monitor sales performance and provide support when necessary
• Support and lead negotiations with national accounts and key customers
• Build and execute joint business plans to strengthen customer partnerships
• Partner closely with marketing teams to align customer strategies with brand plans
• Support trade marketing initiatives, activations and promotional campaigns
• Use understanding of industry to guide and develop strategies

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experienced drinks FMCG person with a passion for the industry
• Strong understanding of managing multiple sales channels
• Experience managing wholesaler relationships
• Proven experience managing distributors, agencies or third‑party sales partners
• 4+ years’ experience across sales, account management or commercial roles
• Experience managing national account relationships and customer partnerships
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including P&L ownership and budget management
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and commercially driven mindset
• Passion for working within purpose‑led or challenger brands
• Flexibility for occasional UK travel
• Other travel requirements across the UK