FMCG Commercial Growth Lead | Hybrid & Progression

CIPS; Huntingdon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working (3 days minimum per in‑

Competitive holiday allowance

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts with retailers and gyms

Subsidised onsite canteen

Development and career progression

Job summary

Hilton Foods is seeking a Commercial Manager to join the Huntingdon Commercial team. This role focuses on building strong relationships with key retail customers, identifying growth opportunities and taking ownership of profitable growth beyond day-to-day account maintenance.

You will work closely with internal teams to deliver customer strategy, promotional plans and KPIs, while developing your P&L understanding and progressing within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Qualifications

• Commercial or account management experience within FMCG.
• Understanding of customer/supplier relationships and performance drivers.
• Ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Strong commercial judgement and interest in P&L.
• Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to learn and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with key retail customers.
• Identify opportunities to drive volume, value and growth.
• Support customer strategy, joint business plans and projects.
• Own and develop promotional plans and review KPIs.
• Support category reviews with insights.
• Collaborate with NPD, Insights, Operations and other teams.
• Take ownership of P&L performance.
• Contribute to growth of Huntingdon site.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Account management

FMCG experience

P&L knowledge

Data-driven

Stakeholder management

Tools

Excel

Job description

Hilton Foods is seeking a Commercial Manager to join the Huntingdon Commercial team. This role focuses on building strong relationships with key retail customers, identifying growth opportunities and taking ownership of profitable growth beyond day-to-day account maintenance.

You will work closely with internal teams to deliver customer strategy, promotional plans and KPIs, while developing your P&L understanding and progressing within a fast-paced FMCG environment.