Commercial Manager - Top 4 Grocery in City of London

Energy Jobline ZR; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking a Commercial Manager to manage key customer relationships within the grocery sector. The successful candidate will have FMCG sales experience and strong analytical skills, responsible for driving growth and managing promotional budgets. The position is home-based with travel to the London office for meetings. Competitive salary package includes a car allowance.

Benefits

Competitive package

Commitment to training & development

Travel expenses for office and customer visits

Qualifications

• Experience at NAM or SNAM level within retailer accounts.
• Happy being field based with weekly travel to London headquarters.
• Understanding of commercial best practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage key multiple grocery accounts across branded and own label portfolio.
• Identify commercial opportunities for the business.
• Drive incremental growth and NPD listings.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Numerical and analytical mindset

FMCG sales background

Job description

Overview

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Role

Commercial Manager - Top 4 Grocery

Homebased contract – 2-3 per week in a London based office

Package: £50-75k (depending on experience level) plus Car Allowance + Bonus + Package

Our client

• Well-recognised global FMCG business with a category leading food brands and prominent own label presence
• Growth oriented and ambitious, with exceptional recent business performance
• Unmatched innovation capability and agility to launch into new categories
• As a result of business growth we are now looking for a Commercial Manager to manage a portfolio of Grocery Multiple customers

The role

• We are looking for experienced FMCG sales professionals to be fully accountable for one of our clients largest Grocery retail relationships across multiple buying points and levels.
• Reporting to the Commercial Controller, within the role, you will manage key multiple key grocery accounts across their branded and own label portfolio, and be responsible for identifying commercial opportunities for the business
• As Commercial Manager you will be responsible for driving incremental growth and NPD listings through communicating the unique brand story and meeting customer needs
• You will be responsible for managing a promotional budget and aligning against JBPs and business needs
• You will represent the brand externally and attend customer meetings where required
• This is a high-profile role so influencing and collaboration will be key.

Ideal candidate

• You will have experience at NAM or SNAM level within retailer accounts.
• As Commercial Manager you will need strong communication skills, as well as a numerical and analytical mindset
• FMCG sales background & training, and an understanding of commercial best practices
• Happy being field based with weekly travel to C London H/O

Benefits & details

• Field based contract so travel to office and customers expensed.
• Competitive package
• Commitment to training & development

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