Commercial Manager – UK Grocery Retail Startup

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic UK grocery retail startup is seeking a Commercial Manager to drive their new venture. The role demands commercial strategy expertise, supplier management, and the ability to thrive in fast-paced environments. Join a passionate team and shape the commercial aspects of this exciting startup journey.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial acumen with grocery retail background (startup or established brand experience).
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating terms.
• Self-starter with a hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Identify commercially viable grocery products, balancing quality, pricing, and customer demand.
• Build and manage supplier relationships, overseeing sourcing and negotiations.
• Manage the full supply chain from deliveries to in-store execution.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Hands-on mindset

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Familiarity with UK grocery landscape

IT tool proficiency

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Commercial Manager – UK Grocery Retail Startup, Slough

Client: Mount Venture Capital Fund

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 2

Posted: 06.06.2025

Expiry Date: 21.07.2025

Job Description:

Commercial Manager – UK Grocery Retail Startup

Location: Central London

Position Type: Full-Time

Reporting to: CEO

About us:

We are a group of startup and retail experts launching a new grocery concept in the UK. We are ambitious, dynamic, and on a mission to create something exciting and unique.

We're fast-moving, so flexibility, ownership, and a willingness to jump in wherever needed are key. You'll be joining a team where no job is too small or too big, and speed matters. If you're motivated by building from scratch, driving impact, and growing with a company, we'd love to meet you.

About the Role:

We seek a commercially driven, resourceful, and strategic individual to join our growing grocery retail venture in the UK. This role is ideal for someone who understands commercial strategy, product sourcing, pricing strategy, and supplier management — with a proven ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, hands-on environments.

You will work closely with the founding team to help shape the commercial strategy from the ground up. This is a unique opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a business in its early stages.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify which grocery products are commercially viable, balancing quality, pricing, and customer demand
• Build and manage supplier relationships, handling sourcing, negotiations, and performance oversight
• Define pricing and promotion strategies to optimize margins and category performance
• Manage the full supply chain directly — from coordinating deliveries and managing shelf life to ensuring timely and accurate in-store execution
• Lead the rollout of products for new store openings and category launches, ensuring all commercial and operational elements are in place
• Take full ownership of day-to-day tasks — including supplier negotiations, troubleshooting delivery issues, and last-minute problem solving
• Operate with energy, initiative, and a strong sense of ownership — this role is for someone who thrives on taking responsibility

Candidate Profile:

• Strong commercial acumen, with a background in grocery retail (startup or established brand experience both welcome)
• Experience managing supplier relationships and negotiating terms
• Confident in navigating ambiguity and comfortable in a rapidly changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally, solve problems, and deliver results
• Self-starter with a hands-on mindset and strong attention to detail
• Familiarity with the UK grocery landscape, particularly in or around London
• Savvy in using modern IT tools including AI to enhance productivity of the commercial team