Commercial Manager - Food manufacturing

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected food manufacturing company in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to oversee vital customer accounts and drive profitable growth. The ideal candidate will possess strong commercial skills and a proven track record in food manufacturing. This role offers autonomy and long-term career prospects with significant commercial impact.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in commercial or account management within food manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage key customer relationships at multiple levels.
• Confidence in managing NPD and EPD projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the commercial management of key food manufacturing accounts.
• Delivering sales, gross profit and volume targets across a defined portfolio.
• Identifying and converting growth opportunities.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Relationship management

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Self-motivation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

A well-established and respected food manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Senior Commercial Manager to join its commercial leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven commercial professional to take ownership of a significant customer portfolio, lead strategic account development, and deliver profitable growth across a broad product range.

As the recruitment partner for this organisation, we are looking for an individual who combines strong commercial acumen with excellent relationship management skills and a proven track record of success within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for:

• Leading the commercial management of key food manufacturing accounts
• Delivering sales, gross profit and volume targets across a defined portfolio
• Identifying and converting growth opportunities, including cross-selling and new business
• Developing structured account plans with clear short-, medium- and long-term objectives
• Managing customer relationships and acting as the primary commercial contact
• Overseeing customer-led NPD and EPD projects from concept through to launch
• Negotiating and securing supply contracts and ensuring full contractual compliance
• Providing accurate monthly, 6+6 and annual budget forecasts
• Representing the business at customer meetings and relevant industry events

About You

We are seeking someone with:

• Strong experience in commercial or account management within food manufacturing
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage key customer relationships at multiple levels
• A solid understanding of commercial performance metrics
• Confidence in managing NPD and EPD projects
• High levels of self-motivation, credibility and integrity
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected, growth-focused food manufacturer where you will have real autonomy, long-term career prospects and the chance to make a significant commercial impact. Please contact Emily at Pure for more information.