Head of Commercial - Food Manufacturing

Michael Page (UK); England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Food SME is seeking a Head of Commercial to drive business growth and manage a successful commercial team. The ideal candidate will bring proven experience in the food sector and possess strong leadership and analytical skills, collaborating closely with various stakeholders.

Benefits

Competitive salary with attractive benefits

Opportunity to influence and drive business growth

Supportive and dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior commercial leadership roles in the Food Sector.
• Strong track record of driving revenue growth.
• Experience managing complex commercial operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive commercial strategies aligned with business goals.
• Lead and manage the commercial team and drive revenue growth.
• Build strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical

Problem-solving

Job description

• Exciting Head of Commercial Role within Food Manufacturing
• Leading SME with exciting growth plans

About Our Client

My client is a leading Food SME, renowned for delivering innovative solutions and outstanding customer service. Following recent major investment, my client is looking for a Senior Commercial candidate to take the business on the next step of the growth journey.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

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  Develop and implement comprehensive commercial strategies aligned with business goals.
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  Lead and manage the commercial team, including sales, business development, pricing, and contract management functions.
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  Drive revenue growth by identifying new business opportunities and expanding existing accounts
• Manage the existing Major National Account Business
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  Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients, partners, and stakeholders to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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  Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to ensure commercial initiatives are effectively executed.
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  Oversee pricing strategies, contract negotiations, and commercial risk management to maximise profitability.
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  Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to inform strategic decisions and adapt commercial tactics.
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  Prepare and present regular commercial performance reports to the executive team and board.

The Successful Applicant

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  Proven experience in senior commercial leadership roles, within the Food Sector with experience managing the retailers or B2B Manufacturing
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  Strong track record of driving revenue growth and managing complex commercial operations.
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  Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
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  Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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  Commercially astute with deep understanding of market dynamics and customer behaviour.
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  Experience managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with diverse stakeholders.

What's on Offer

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  Competitive salary with attractive benefit package
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  Opportunity to influence and drive business growth at a senior level.
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  Supportive, dynamic, and collaborative work environment.