Commercial Manager - Evesham Vale Growers

MorePeople; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fresh-produce company in the UK is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive the growth of their fresh produce categories. The role involves building business plans for key customers, leading promotions, and collaborating with teams to ensure quality and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in managing retail accounts and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing major retail or fresh produce/FMCG accounts.
• Excellent commercial, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• A strong analytical mindset and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Build and deliver account business plans and forecasts.
• Lead seasonal tenders, promotions, and product launches.
• Collaborate with various teams to align commercial strategy.

Skills

Commercial negotiation skills

Analytical mindset

Relationship-building skills

Job description

EVG - Commercial Manager

We're delighted to partner with EVG - a UK-grown, family-owned fresh-produce powerhouse, to help appoint their next Commercial Manager.

About EVG

Founded in the late 1970s in Worcestershire, EVG has grown from a local produce trader to one of the Midlands' largest farming and packing operations, covering over 5,500 acres. Supplying almost a fifth of the UK's tomato market year-round and ranking as the second-largest spring onion grower, EVG combines large-scale farming with advanced glasshouse technology.

With a strong focus on quality, innovation, and sustainability, they provide premium fresh produce to major UK supermarkets and food-service customers while supporting their workforce and local community.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, you will help drive the commercial growth of EVG's fresh produce categories.

The Role

• Build and deliver account business plans and forecasts for key retail and wholesale customers
• Lead seasonal tenders, promotions, and product launches
• Collaborate with procurement, production, technical, and CSR teams to align commercial strategy with EVG's quality and sustainability ethos
• Analyse market and category trends to identify growth opportunities
• Shape customer strategy and NPD activity to support EVG's ongoing ambition
• Be a commercial champion who thrives in a dynamic, seasonal business where quality and relationships come first

What do I need to be successful?

• Proven experience managing major retail or fresh produce/FMCG accounts
• Excellent commercial, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• A strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• The ability to translate data into actionable insights
• The drive to succeed in a fast-moving, high-performance environment
• A genuine passion for fresh produce, quality, and long-term partnerships

Salary

Competive Basic Salary & Benefits

If you're passionate about produce and excited by the idea of joining a market-leading grower-packer with real ambition, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Interested? Please apply below or reach out to James for more info.