Commercial Manager

ZipRecruiter; Northolt; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading brand builder in the FMCG space is seeking a passionate Commercial Manager for their drinks portfolio. This field-based role focuses on driving sales and distribution across the UK, particularly in the premium water segment. The successful candidate will leverage their experience to engage with key accounts and drive business growth. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement within a dynamic company.

Benefits

Competitive Salary Package

Car Allowance

Career Growth Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and growing drinks brands within the UK.
• Ability to engage with F&B Managers and Buyers.

Responsibilities

• Drive new listings, distribution, sales, and profit for branded drinks.
• Engage with key decision-makers to secure contracts.
• Deliver against agreed plans to achieve targets.

Skills

Commercial Gravitas

Brand Development

Sales

Negotiation

Job description

Job Description

Commercial Manager - Drinks Portfolio - HoReCa

Location: Field based (London and surrounding areas)

Contract Type: Permanent

Our client is seeking a passionate and driven Commercial Manager to take their branded drinks portfolio to new heights. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading brand builder in the FMCG space.

About the Role

The role is focused on driving new listings, distribution, sales, and profit across their branded drinks portfolio in Hotel Groups, Restaurant & Pub Chains, Cafes, Contract Caterers & key end user accounts, with the main focus on a premium water brand.

The role will concentrate on unlocking new business both within the Greater London area and across the wider UK market.

You will be responsible for delivering against agreed plans within your target customers to achieve listings, distribution, volume, sales, and profit targets.

The successful candidate will leverage their experience, knowledge, and contact base to engage with F&B Managers, Buyers, and key decision-makers to increase the brand's listings in new accounts and secure key contracts in targeted groups and chains.

This is a strategically critical role for the client, working closely with the Business Owners who have significant ambitions for the brands in the UK market.

The individual should demonstrate commercial gravitas and experience in developing and growing drinks brands within the UK and targeted sectors.

What’s in it for you

The position offers a competitive salary package (c£70K basic plus 15% bonus), a car allowance, and opportunities for career growth within a company that values innovation, authenticity, and drive.