Commercial Manager

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Hereford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Commercial Manager in Herefordshire. This role involves managing major retail accounts, ensuring commercial success, and collaborating with teams to enhance customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in fresh produce, strong analytical skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. A competitive salary of £50,000 is offered, alongside benefits including 33 days of annual leave and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Financial & wellbeing support package

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Commercial experience within fresh produce, food manufacturing or retail supply.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Data-driven with confidence in reporting and commercial analysis.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow major retail customer accounts.
• Monitor performance vs. budgets and retailer KPIs.
• Lead commercial decision-making including pricing and agreements.
• Ensure clear communication with customers and internal departments.
• Support promotional planning and logistics coordination.

Skills

Commercial experience within fresh produce

Strong communication skills

Data-driven analysis

Problem-solving in dynamic settings

Motivated and ambitious

Job description

Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager - Herefordshire - £50,000 + Benefits

The Job:

We are seeking a driven Commercial Manager to take full ownership of key retail customer accounts. You will ensure commercial performance, strengthen relationships, and work closely with internal teams to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow major retail customer accounts
• Monitor performance vs. budgets and retailer KPIs
• Lead commercial decision‑making including pricing, agreements and dispute resolution
• Ensure clear, timely communication with customers and internal departments
• Support promotional planning, product specification and logistics coordination
• Deliver regular reports, insight, and presentations to stakeholders
• Contribute to the commercial budgeting and planning process
• Maintain strong compliance to company standards and industry policies

The Company:

Our client is a leading and rapidly expanding business within the agricultural and food industry, supplying high quality fresh products to major UK retailers. With a strong focus on innovation, modern production methods and continuous improvement, they are committed to excellence across their supply chain.

The Candidate:

• Commercial experience within fresh produce, food manufacturing or retail supply
• Strong communication and relationship management skills
• Data‑driven with confidence in reporting and commercial analysis
• Able to work reactively and solve problems quickly in a dynamic setting
• Motivated, ambitious and thrives under responsibility

The Package:

• £50,000 salary
• 33 days annual leave
• Financial & wellbeing support package
• Excellent opportunities for progression with a growing business

Contact:

Please email your CV to Grace Hartwell, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].