FMCG Commercial Manager: Data-Driven Growth & Accounts

Leo Recruits; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing FMCG organization in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead key customer accounts and drive commercial strategy. This permanent, full-time role focuses on delivering strong sales, volume, and margin growth while managing customer relationships and leading product development. Ideal candidates should have FMCG experience, strong analytical skills, and be skilled in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Health membership

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, food, or fresh produce account/category management.
• Strong commercial, analytical, and forecasting skills.
• Confident communicator capable of influencing stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow major retail/customer accounts.
• Deliver category strategy and data-led commercial plans.
• Build strong relationships with customer commercial, supply chain & technical teams.
• Lead product development and promotional plans.
• Analyse sales, market trends & competitor activity.

Skills

Commercial skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A growing FMCG organization in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to lead key customer accounts and drive commercial strategy. This permanent, full-time role focuses on delivering strong sales, volume, and margin growth while managing customer relationships and leading product development. Ideal candidates should have FMCG experience, strong analytical skills, and be skilled in Microsoft Office.