Senior FMCG Account & Commercial Growth Lead

Aspion; Irlam; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Controller to lead large accounts and drive growth in the Greater Manchester area. This role demands strong commercial leadership, analytical skills, and proven FMCG experience. The successful candidate will nurture client relationships, engage with market teams, and identify new business opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and generous benefits. This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about sales and strategy.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus

Flexible working options

Generous holiday entitlement

Discounts on products

Life assurance and wellbeing resources

On-site parking and EV charging

Qualifications

• Strong FMCG account management or experience in a manufacturing-led environment.
• Commercial leadership experience.
• Proven retail sales experience across FMCG channels.
• Excellent negotiation and financial acumen, including P&L ownership.
• Strong numerical skills, Excel proficiency (SAP experience a plus).
• Confident communicator and influencer.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data.
• Full UK driving licence essential.

Responsibilities

• Take commercial ownership and nurture large accounts.
• Engage buyers, supply chain teams, and marketing.
• Deliver strategy and volume growth, monitor performance.
• Identify new business opportunities using market analysis.
• Engage internal teams to drive commercial success.
• Lead and mentor Business Account Executives.
• Run effective meetings and implement improvements.
• Visit stores and identify initiatives that drive sales.
• Keep up-to-date with current market trends.

Skills

FMCG account management

Commercial leadership

Retail sales experience

Negotiation skills

Financial acumen

Numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical mindset

Confident communication

Full UK driving licence

Tools

SAP

Job description

A recruitment firm is seeking a Commercial Controller to lead large accounts and drive growth in the Greater Manchester area. This role demands strong commercial leadership, analytical skills, and proven FMCG experience. The successful candidate will nurture client relationships, engage with market teams, and identify new business opportunities. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and generous benefits. This is a high-impact role for someone passionate about sales and strategy.