Commercial Manager

Zest; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A food manufacturing company in South Yorkshire is seeking a proactive Commercial Manager to oversee major retail accounts and drive sales growth. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in the FMCG sector, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to foster relationships with key retail partners. This role offers opportunities for growth within a dynamic, collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Rewarding career path

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Proven track record in managing retail accounts in the FMCG sector.
• Ability to drive commercial performance and influence strategic direction.
• Confidence and proactivity in commercial management.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with major retailers and drive sales growth.
• Own performance, pricing, forecasting, and joint business planning.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to implement customer initiatives.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales growth

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Job description

Love working in a fast-paced environment, building meaningful partnerships with major retailers? This is a unique opportunity to join this food manufacturing business that supplies major supermarket retailers with high-volume, high-quality bakery products.

Looking to strengthen its commercial capability as it continues to grow, this role offers a fantastic chance to take full ownership of key retail accounts and drive commercial strategy within a high energy, collaborative environment. The team works on-site with travel out to customers as needed.

You will manage relationships with major multiple retailers, driving sales growth, delivering strong commercial performance, and influencing the strategic direction of a growing product category.

You will act as the key commercial contact for your accounts, owning performance, pricing, forecasting, and joint business planning while working closely with cross-functional teams to bring customer initiatives to life.

We're looking for a confident, proactive Commercial Manager (or National Account Manager) with a proven track record of managing retail accounts in the FMCG sector. You will be commercially sharp, analytically strong, and an excellent communicator who can build trust with both internal teams and retail partners.

In return for your skills and experience, this business offers a rewarding career path, with plenty of opportunity for development.

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