Strategic Commercial Manager - Key Accounts Growth

Pilgrim's Europe; England; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our high-performing team. This newly created role offers ownership of customer business, strategic influence, and hands-on contribution from day one.

You will lead P&L across key accounts, develop JBPs, negotiate trading agreements, and shape growth across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, office-based environment.

A data-driven mindset, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and willingness to travel are essential to succeed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in Commercial/National/Key Account Management within FMCG.
• Strong P&L ownership and commercial acumen.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Data-driven forecasting and analytical capability.
• Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Full driving licence and flexibility to travel.

Responsibilities

• Own P&L performance across your customer accounts.
• Develop and deliver Joint Business Plans aligned to objectives.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and act as partner.
• Lead commercial negotiations, trading agreements and tenders.
• Identify opportunities to drive sales, margin, and market share growth.
• Own customer strategies and wiring plans to maximise impact.
• Evaluate and optimise promotional performance and ROI.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Marketing.
• Lead customer-focused NPD programmes from concept to launch.
• Use data to inform decisions and unlock growth opportunities.
• Manage forecasting, budgeting, and risk/arm/opportunity pipelines.
• Represent customer in internal planning meetings with visibility of performance.

Skills

Commercial/National Account Management

P&L ownership

Negotiation/Influencing

Forecasting/Analytics

Excel/PowerPoint/Word

Driving licence & travel willingness

Education

Degree qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

CRM systems

Customer portals

Job description

Pilgrim's Europe is seeking a Commercial Manager to join our high-performing team. This newly created role offers ownership of customer business, strategic influence, and hands-on contribution from day one.

You will lead P&L across key accounts, develop JBPs, negotiate trading agreements, and shape growth across cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, office-based environment.

A data-driven mindset, strong Excel/PowerPoint skills, and willingness to travel are essential to succeed.