Commercial Manager

Gap Personnel; Honiton; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and wellness manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead the commercial strategy and manage a growing team. This role involves developing B2B revenue streams and working cross-functionally to ensure alignment with commercial goals. The ideal candidate must have proven leadership experience in B2B sales, particularly in FMCG or nutraceuticals, and possess strong commercial acumen. This is a hybrid full-time position offering competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B sales or commercial leadership, ideally in FMCG, supplements, nutraceuticals, or manufacturing.
• Confident leader of small teams — hands-on and results-focused.
• Strong commercial acumen for negotiation, pricing, and margin optimisation.
• Comfortable managing commercial P&L and presenting at board level.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a focus on spotting opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead commercial strategy across the UK, Europe, and North America.
• Manage and mentor a team of four across sales, account management, and business development.
• Grow B2B revenue streams across sports nutrition, food & drink, and co-pack customers.
• Lead on strategic partnerships, pricing, contracts, and channel expansion.
• Work cross-functionally to align commercial goals with delivery capability.

Skills

B2B sales or commercial leadership

Team leadership

Commercial acumen

Negotiation skills

Entrepreneurial mindset

Job description

Commercial Manager – High-Growth Nutraceuticals Manufacturer

Devon (Hybrid) | Full-time | Competitive salary + bonus + benefits

Are you ready to lead the commercial engine of a fast-growing manufacturer in the booming health and wellness space?

This is a rare opportunity to join a trusted, BRC-accredited UK business at a pivotal stage of expansion — both in the UK and internationally. AstheCommercial Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the commercial strategy, lead a focused team of four, and report directly to the Managing Director as part of the senior leadership team.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and lead commercial strategy across the UK, Europe, and North America — driving growth and building long-term client partnerships.
• Manage and mentor a team of four across sales, account management, and business development.
• Grow B2B revenue streams across sports nutrition, food & drink, own-label and co-pack customers.
• Lead on strategic partnerships, pricing, contracts, and channel expansion.
• Work cross-functionally with supply chain, NPD, and operations to align commercial goals with delivery capability.
• Report directly into the MD, contributing to broader business strategy and direction.

What you bring:

• Proven experience in B2B sales or commercial leadership, ideally in FMCG, supplements, nutraceuticals, or manufacturing.
• Confident leader of small teams — you’re hands-on, results-focused, and inspire trust.
• Strong commercial acumen: from negotiation and deal-making to pricing and margin optimisation.
• Comfortable managing a commercial P&L and presenting performance at board level.
• Entrepreneurial mindset — you spot opportunities, take initiative, and deliver results.

Why this role?

• Step into a strategic leadership position in a high-growth, values-driven business.
• Have real ownership — your decisions will shape the future of the commercial function.
• Work in a growing sector where health, innovation, and sustainability intersect.
• Be part of a supportive leadership team with a track record of success and ambition to match.

Ready to lead and grow?
If you're excited by the chance to build something meaningful and commercially impactful, we’d love to hear from you.