FMCG Retail Commercial Lead for M&S Account

Zest Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a proactive Commercial Manager to drive the commercial strategy within a dynamic team. The role involves managing key retail accounts, executing joint business plans, and leading negotiations. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial acumen, P&L management experience, and excellent communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing business and advance your career.

Qualifications

• Strong background managing retail accounts in the FMCG sector.
• Adept at building long-lasting customer relationships.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility for a portfolio of retail customers.
• Work closely with retail partners to build accurate volume forecasts.
• Create and execute joint business plans to support revenue targets.
• Lead commercial negotiations to secure optimal pricing.
• Collaborate with the Commercial Executive to interpret market data.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for customer initiatives.

Skills

Strong commercial acumen

P&L management experience

Numerical proficiency

Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a proactive Commercial Manager to drive the commercial strategy within a dynamic team. The role involves managing key retail accounts, executing joint business plans, and leading negotiations. Ideal candidates will have strong commercial acumen, P&L management experience, and excellent communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a growing business and advance your career.