Commercial Manager 12 Month Maternity Cover

Taiko; Greater London; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Greater London is seeking a Commercial Manager for a 12-month maternity cover. The role focuses on nurturing customer relationships and developing new business opportunities within the Grocery sector. Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, strong communication skills, and familiarity with UK retailers. The position offers competitive salary and career growth opportunities within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Support services for wellbeing

Annual discretionary bonus

Discretionary Life Assurance

Group Personal Pension

Private Medical Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication skills to work effectively internally and externally.
• Experience in the Grocery sector and understanding of UK retailers.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Tenacity and willingness to build new processes.
• Experience in launching new products.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing customer relationships and drive satisfaction.
• Create a pipeline for new business in the Grocery sector.
• Monitor customer profitability and implement interventions.
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders on new concepts.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity.
• Prepare and support new product information submissions.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in Grocery sector

Ability to work collaboratively

Tenacity and can-do attitude

Education

Degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Commercial Manager 12 Month Maternity Cover

Head Office - Taiko Acton

Contract : Full Time

Salary : £72,000

Contracted Hours : 40

Established in 1997 as the first manufacturer of sushi for the UK supermarket industry, Taiko has evolved into the most innovative manufacturer of Sushi, Food To Go, Prepared Meals and Snacking products in the UK, supplying Waitrose, Tesco and Sainsbury’s to name a few. Over the past 25 years Taiko has launched more first to market Sushi and Food to Go products than any other sushi manufacturer in the UK.

We are looking for a proactive and commercially minded individual to join the Wonderfield Group on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of key commercial activities and contribute to the growth of a rapidly expanding business. A significant handover will be provided by the current post-holder, so we are ideally looking for someone who can start in January.

Primary Purpose of the Role :

1. Account Management – nurture existing customer relationships, drive customer satisfaction, and maximise business profitability for our Grocery customers. This includes day-to-day account management, developing account plans, product development calendars, and promotional calendars.

2. Business Development – create a pipeline of potential new business within the Grocery sector that aligns with our capabilities and convert opportunities into new customer sales.

• Ensure customers are supported and any complaints or problems are addressed promptly
• Monitor customer profitability and implement interventions to achieve target levels
• Collaborate with customers, the NPD team, and wider stakeholders to scope new concepts and launch products
• Work with customers to agree promotional and marketing plans
• Monitor the external marketplace through regular store visits to identify trends and competitor activity
• Identify new customer and partnership opportunities, assess commercial viability, and drive them to successful outcomes
• Complete daily commercial paperwork and administrative tasks as required
• Prepare and submit new product information to customers and support presentations or meetings with customers alongside the NPD team

What We’re Looking For :

• Degree or equivalent work experience
• Strong communication skills, able to work effectively across multiple levels internally and externally
• Experience working in the Grocery sector and an understanding of how UK retailers operate
• Ability to see cross-functional implications of decisions and work collaboratively across teams
• A can-do attitude, tenacity, and willingness to build new processes, ways of working, and business opportunities
• Aptitude to present both positive and challenging positions to customers and stakeholders
• Experience in launching new products to customers

We're proud to offer :

Opportunity to grow your career alongside with us with available apprentice program

Brilliant support services designed to enhance your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

Annual discretionary bonus subject to business and overall performance

Discretionary Life Assurance

Discretionary Income Protection

Group Personal Pension

Private Medical Cash Plan

Bespoke reward platform including