Commercial Planning Manager

Seven Search and Selection Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Job summary

Seven Search and Selection Ltd is recruiting a Commercial Planning Manager for a premium spirits portfolio in London. The role is hybrid, offering leadership in forecasting, budgeting and performance management across Sales, Finance and Supply Chain.

Key responsibilities include monthly and annual planning, portfolio performance review, pricing and profitability management, and acting as the commercial liaison with brand partners.

Qualifications

• Strong forecasting, analytical and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience within FMCG is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual commercial planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Manage pricing, trade investment and profitability.
• Act as the key commercial contact for external brand partners.
• Deliver business reviews, insights and performance recommendations.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of plans.
• Coordinate Sales, Finance and Supply Chain teams to achieve commercial objectives.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

FMCG experience

Job description

Commercial Planning Manager - Premium Spirits Portfolio

Location: London (Hybrid)

Salary: Up to £70,000 DOE + Bonus + Benefits

A leading premium drinks (spirits) business is looking to appoint a Commercial Planning Manager to take ownership of the commercial planning, forecasting and performance management of a strategically important portfolio.

This is a highly visible role that sits at the heart of the commercial function, working closely with Sales, Finance, Supply Chain and senior leadership to drive profitable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead annual commercial planning, forecasting and budgeting.
• Monitor portfolio performance and identify growth opportunities.
• Manage pricing, trade investment and profitability.
• Act as the key commercial contact for external brand partners.
• Deliver business reviews, insights and performance recommendations.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of plans.
• Coordinate Sales, Finance and Supply Chain teams to achieve commercial objectives.

About You

You may currently be working as a:

• Commercial Planning Manager
• Customer Planning Manager
• Revenue Growth Manager
• Business Planning Manager
• Category Planning Manager
• Senior National Account Manager with strong planning responsibilities

You’ll bring strong forecasting, analytical and stakeholder management skills, ideally gained within FMCG.

Why Apply?

• Newly created role with genuine ownership.
• Broad exposure across multiple commercial functions.
• Significant visibility with senior leadership.
• Opportunity to shape the success of a growing portfolio.

An excellent opportunity for a commercially minded planner looking to broaden their responsibilities and influence business performance at a strategic level.

If you're looking for the next step in your career and want a role that combines commercial strategy, marketing, customer engagement and business ownership, we'd love to hear from you.