Senior Commercial Manager

The Collective Network; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Collective Network is recruiting a Senior National Account Manager / Commercial Manager in Huntingdon. This role offers the opportunity to manage a key grocery retail account, influencing forecasting, promotions, and retailer relationships.

The ideal candidate will have experience in managing grocery retail accounts and understand the complexities of FMCG. This is a chance to step up for existing commercial managers or develop senior NAM professionals.

Qualifications

• Experience managing major grocery retail accounts.
• Understanding of FMCG complexities, particularly short shelf-life products.
• Ability to build strong retailer relationships while being commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Oversee forecasting and planning for key grocery retail accounts.
• Manage promotions and pricing strategies.
• Collaborate with operational and supply chain teams.

Skills

Managing major grocery retail accounts

Building strong retailer relationships

Commercial sharpness

Understanding FMCG complexities

Job description

I’m working on a brilliant opportunity for a commercially strong Senior National Account Manager / Commercial Manager to join a major player within the fresh food sector.

This is a genuinely broad role with ownership of a key grocery retail account, giving someone the chance to influence:

• Forecasting & planning
• Promotions & pricing
• Retailer relationships
• Growth plans across a fast-moving category

The business itself is well-established, highly respected within the industry, and operates at significant scale across the UK and internationally.

They’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience managing major grocery retail accounts
• Understands the pace and complexity of short shelf-life FMCG
• Can build strong retailer relationships whilst still being commercially sharp
• Is comfortable working closely with operational and supply chain teams
• Wants a role with genuine ownership and visibility internally

Produce experience would be beneficial, but the client is also open to strong commercial candidates from other fast-paced FMCG categories.

This role would suit:

• Senior NAMs ready for a step up
• Existing Commercial Managers looking for a bigger platform

Drop me a message directly for a confidential conversation.