Commercial Manager

JR United Kingdom; Preston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing nootropic energy brand seeks a Commercial Manager to optimize performance across multiple channels. This hands-on role involves data analysis, margin tracking, and cross-functional collaboration in a dynamic environment. With a competitive salary and potential for advancement, it's an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong commercial background.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance bonuses

Direct access to founders

Opportunity for advancement

Qualifications

• 3+ years in commercial or finance-related roles in DTC or beverage.
• Ownership of margin models and commercial reporting.
• Fluency in Excel/Sheets required.

Responsibilities

• Track monthly revenue performance across different channels.
• Build and manage promotional calendars and assess marketing performance.
• Own commercial forecasting and align sales plans with cash requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

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Neutonic is a fast-growing, nootropic energy brand founded by leading creators Chris Williamson and James Smith. Launched just 18 months ago, we’ve already sold over 3 million cans through our own DTC site and Amazon in the UK and USA, and we’re steadily growing month on month. With a highly engaged audience, a full product lineup confirmed and significant marketing firepower behind us, we’re now expanding into retail to bring Neutonic into the hands of millions more.

Our mission is simple: to help people think clearly, focus better, and get more done - without the crash. We create clean, functional products that combine research-backed nootropics with great taste and convenience. We offer a focused line of productivity-boosting nootropic products:

• Productivity Drink – our hero product, a lightly carbonated nootropic energy drink.
• Focus Blend – on-the-go caffeine-free powder stick packs.
• Brain Capsules – stimulant-free cognitive support in capsule form.

The Opportunity

We’re hiring a Commercial Manager to bring structure, clarity, and commercial intelligence to our rapidly growing, multi-channel business. With strong traction across DTC (Website, Amazon, TikTok) and our entry into Wholesale and Retail, we need a sharp commercial operator who can assess performance across channels, track and optimise margin, forecast stock and cash needs, and provide clear commercial reporting to help drive decision-making.

This is a hands-on role for someone who thrives in a fast-moving, data-led, cross-functional environment - bridging finance, ops, marketing, and sales with a clear commercial lens.

Key Responsibilities

• Track and report monthly revenue performance across Website, Amazon, TikTok, Wholesale, and Retail.
• Maintain detailed margin models by SKU and channel, factoring in COGS, platform fees, promo costs, and fulfillment.
• Evaluate the impact of website and Amazon subscriptions (e.g. Subscribe & Save) on gross margin, retention, and LTV.
• Build and manage a promotional calendar across all channels, measuring sales uplift, margin impact, and ROI.
• Assess the commercial viability of wholesale and retail deals, including trade terms, marketing contributions, and chargeback exposure.
• Track marketing performance (Meta, TikTok, Google) and analyse the margin impact of digital acquisition efforts.
• Monitor subscription performance - churn, retention, LTV - and identify levers for growth.
• Own commercial forecasting, working cross-functionally to align sales plans with stock buys and cash requirements.
• Forecast stock needs and re-order timing based on channel performance and promo activity.
• Translate forecasted stock into cash flow planning needs across production, logistics, and marketing.
• Evaluate pricing strategy by SKU and channel to maximise profitability and avoid channel conflict.
• Produce weekly/monthly reporting packs summarising revenue, margin, promo performance, stock risk, and commercial opportunities.
• Make strategic recommendations to improve margin, reduce waste, and support sustainable growth.

Must-Have Experience

• 3+ years in commercial, analytical, or finance-related roles within beverage, CPG, or high-growth DTC businesses
• Hands-on experience owning margin models and commercial reporting across multiple channels
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills – Excel/Sheets fluency required
• Understanding of DTC, Amazon, and retail/wholesale margin structures
• Ability to work cross-functionally across finance, marketing, and operations
• High attention to detail, bias for action, and ability to simplify complexity.

Further Ideal Experience

• Experience with creator-led or digital-first brands
• Exposure to retail trade terms and sell-in/sell-through analysis
• Familiarity with subscription models and retention analytics
• Experience supporting or owning pricing and forecasting

Why Join Neutonic

• Join a brand with proven momentum and a high-profile audience within its growth period
• Backed by two of the most influential names in the creator and performance space
• Competitive salary, performance bonuses, and more
• Central role driving commercial clarity and strategy across all channels
• Full product portfolio across RTD cans, stick packs, and capsules
• Direct access to founders and leadership - impact decisions from day one
• Fast-paced, execution-first culture with clear opportunity for advancement
• Long-term potential to grow into senior commercial leadership