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Commercial Manager - 12 month contract c£45,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance
Looking for your next step into major retail accounts? We are working with a well-established name in UK food manufacturing which is looking for a Commercial Manager to cover maternity leave for 12 months, managing a portfolio linked to one of the country's best-known food brands.
This is a great-fit role for someone who enjoys owning customer relationships end-to-end — from strategic planning through to day-to-day account management — and wants exposure to major retail accounts within a well-known FMCG environment.
You'll be based on-site (North London), with travel to customer sites and meetings forming part of the role.
The Role
Reporting into the Senior Commercial Manager, you'll take charge of a dedicated customer portfolio, with accountability for sales performance, margin, and volume targets. Day to day, this will involve:
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- Building and owning Joint Business Plans.
- Acting as the main point of contact for key customer stakeholders, nurturing long-term partnerships.
- Managing budgets, forecasts, and reporting with a high level of accuracy.
- Spotting growth opportunities using market data, customer insight, and commercial analysis.
- Reviewing promotional campaigns and recommending improvements to drive better ROI.
- Partnering with teams across Marketing, Supply Chain, Category, Insight, NPD, and Operations to deliver joined-up customer solutions.
- Representing the customer's perspective in internal discussions and decision-making.
- Supporting more junior members of the commercial team.
What We're Looking For
- Solid background in commercial or account management roles.
- Experience gained in FMCG, food production, or retail sectors.
- Confident negotiator with strong influencing skills.
- Track record of managing customer accounts and hitting growth targets.
- Comfortable with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
- Strong communicator, able to manage relationships at all levels.
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and the wider Microsoft Office suite.
- Full UK driving licence, with flexibility to travel.
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Ideally you will have:
- A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Previous exposure to major UK retail customers.
This is a great opportunity to join this reputable business, to work on a well-known brand with a top UK retail account. You'll become a key member of a supportive close knit team and will be able to make an immediate, visible impact.
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