Commercial Manager – Fresh Produce

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Fresh Produce supplier in Kent is seeking a Commercial Manager to build strong relationships with retail customers and manage large product categories. The ideal candidate will have experience in a comparable role, a passion for customer service, and knowledge of the Fresh Produce market. This role offers competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience managing key retail customer accounts.
• Ability to work within a demanding environment while maintaining service levels.
• Confidence and drive in a commercial setting.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with key commercial contacts.
• Manage and develop large product categories.
• Achieve sales, volumes, and service targets.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Market analysis

Sales target achievement

Teamwork

Fresh Produce knowledge

Job description

Overview

We currently offer a fantastic opportunity to join a successful Fresh Produce supplier, at the forefront of its product categories within the industry, supplying UK Retailers with the best produce from Worldwide Growers. As Commercial Manager, this position is a fundamental part of the successful supply of product to key customers.

Responsibilities

• Build honest and strong relationships with key commercial contacts, offering market leading category management
• Work as part of the team to ensure commercial expectations are met with outstanding service levels achieved
• Manage and develop large product categories with retail customers
• Manage and achieve sales, volumes, and service targets

Requirements

• Ability to work within a demanding environment, whilst maintaining a high level of customer service
• Experience gained within a comparable role, having managed key retail customer accounts
• Confident, passionate, commercially driven individual, with a positive approach
• Fresh Produce experience, ideally within a Fruit category

Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual who is seeking a comparable role or an individual who is now seeking their next step within a commercially focused career.

Location and Salary

Location: Kent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + Benefits