Head of Commercial – Drinks & FMCG Growth Leader

COREcruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Commercial to drive growth across key operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in the drinks or FMCG sector, demonstrating success in commercial and operational roles. Responsibilities include managing commercial functions, developing sales strategies, and collaborating with teams for optimal performance. Excellent leadership and negotiation skills are essential. The position is based in Manchester, with competitive salary negotiations and relocation options available.

Qualifications

• Proven commercial leader in the drinks, FMCG, or wholesale sector.
• Strong understanding of commercial and operational disciplines.
• Experience in driving growth through sales strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the commercial function.
• Identify and grow revenue opportunities.
• Build and execute long-term commercial strategy.
• Work with logistics teams for supply chain performance.
• Collaborate with marketing to align strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Sales strategy

Stakeholder management

Team development

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Commercial to drive growth across key operations. The ideal candidate will have a proven background in the drinks or FMCG sector, demonstrating success in commercial and operational roles. Responsibilities include managing commercial functions, developing sales strategies, and collaborating with teams for optimal performance. Excellent leadership and negotiation skills are essential. The position is based in Manchester, with competitive salary negotiations and relocation options available.