Signature Career Management
Commercial Manager (Grocery)

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Are you a Senior/National Account Manager seeking a new challenge in a fast-paced FMCG business?
Would you like to be part of a journey of growth, working within a company that have recently realised exciting NPD?
Signature Career Management are working alongside an exciting FMCG SME who have shown impressive growth, above and beyond the other key players in the category. They have consistently outperformed market trends and are continuing to expand their product range, with sustainability playing a key role in their NPD offerings. This role is entirely homebased and offers genuine flexibility and autonomy, allowing you to work with freedom and make the role your own.
Their continued success has led to the need to expand their commercial team; they’re seeking an experienced Commercial Manager to take ownership of major grocery accounts, where they are already well established and thriving – though clearly room to build, develop and make this role your own! As Commercial Manager, you will be an expert in your customers and help to excel the business to the next level.
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Key Responsibilities
- Manage key grocery customers that include Sainsburys, Asda, & Co-op
- Develop strategic relationships with customers
- Move the dial, taking them to the next level
Ideal Candidate
- Significant experience of the UK Grocery market
- Having already operated in a NAM/SNAM role (or equivalent) managing Sainsburys
- Branded FMCG experience is a must
- SSL (short-shelf life) experience preferable
- Data savvy with strong commercial acumen
- Category management and data interpretation skills
- Strategic in nature and an excellent networker and relationship builder
- Enthusiastic, ambitious, high energy to develop the portfolio and progress your career
- Worked across different buyers within grocery i.e. buyer, senior buyer, category buying manager


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To Apply
To apply directly, please send a copy of your CV to joe@signaturecm.co.uk or alternatively, click 'Apply'.
Whilst we will always endeavour to respond to you, due to the high levels of applications we receive, this isn’t always possible. If you are not contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately, you haven't been shortlisted for this role.
Please note Signature Career Management is acting as an employment agency.
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