Commercial Manager

b3 jobs ltd; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established, multi-site business in West Midlands is seeking a Commercial Manager to lead customer relationships and drive growth. The ideal candidate will have experience managing major retailers, a strong understanding of sustainability, and the ability to seize commercial opportunities. This position offers a salary between £50,000 and £60,000, along with benefits including 25 days holiday and private health care.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private health care

Electric car

Qualifications

• Experience in managing major retailers and strong customer relationships.
• Understanding of sustainability, varietal development, and NPD.
• Ability to identify and pursue commercial opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Manage key customer relationships and contracts to drive growth.
• Prepare sales forecasts and production plans.
• Plan visits to key clients to maintain strong relationships.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Sustainability knowledge

Organizational skills

Job description

Commercial Manager

This position is with a well‑established, multi‑site business recognised for its high‑quality products supplied to the retail and foodservice sectors. The company is committed to outstanding customer service, continuous innovation, and consistently promotes sustainability.

About the Commercial Manager job

The purpose of your role will be to take the lead on managing key customer relationships, pricing, and contracts to drive growth and profitability. You’ll work closely with retailers and internal teams to ensure our products meet market demand and deliver commercial success.

Key tasks

• Prepare and implement business plans for key customers in line with the company’s strategic priorities.
• Continually develop activity plans, including promotions, product ranges, and new product development, based on market knowledge, competitor activity, and analytics.
• Consistently maintain an understanding of the competitive market and customer strategies to help identify future sales opportunities.
• Prepare sales forecasts, procurement, and production plans to align with budgets and customer demand while working closely with technical teams to ensure customer requirements are fully met.
• Maintain a personal development plan to gain a broad understanding of the company’s sustainability and varietal plans and collaborate with other departments to ensure planned strategies support customer sales.
• Plan visits to key clients to share business updates and insights, always acting as a link between the company and customers to help maintain strong relationships and open communication.

About You

• The successful candidate shall have experience in managing major retailers with the ability to build and maintain excellent customer relationships.
• A deep understanding of sustainability, varietal development and NPD is needed for the role as well as the ability to influence and sell to the needs of the proposed client.
• Brilliant organisational skills and a can‑do attitude with the ability to think ‘on their feet’ always looking for the next commercial opportunity.

More details

The Commercial Manager job (ref:8979) is paying £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits according to your experience.

The package includes 25 days holiday, private health care, electric car.

The site is based in the West Midlands and is commutable from Redditch, Worcester, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, Banbury, Cheltenham, Evesham, Royal Leamington Spa, Alcester and surrounding areas.

This role is predominantly site based in West Midlands with some UK, European and other travel required at the needs of the business.

Alternate job titles

• Food Manufacturing Commercial Jobs
• Sales Manager
• Commercial Manager
• Key Account Manager
• National Account Manager
• Food Industry Sales Jobs
• Business Development Manager Jobs
• BDM Jobs