Commercial Manager – FMCG Food Sector

Commercial Manager – FMCG Food Sector

Salary £50k – £60k plus benefits

 

An ideal role for that next step in your commercial career.  We love working with this client – they dynamic and ambitious – there is a real buzz about their progress and growth plans and a tangible positive atmosphere in the business.

 

This commercial opportunity will be ideal for those with a food or FMCG background with experience in major retail and discount customers.

 

Why Join This Business?

• As mentioned above, they are ambitious and their enthusiasm is infectious.
• Forward-thinking and progressive, they have a track record of success delivering ongoing growth in its categories.
• Innovation and quality are at the heart of the business.
• Future-focused, with planned investments to enhance capabilities and drive further growth.

 

Your Role:
As a Commercial Manager, you’ll take ownership of retailer accounts, working to develop and grow these relationships. You’ll be the primary contact, driving retailer agendas, managing all aspects of commercial activity, and collaborating across functions such as NPD, technical, and supply chain. With support from experienced members of the team working on JBP’s, managing promotions ensuring the customer strategically aligns with the broader business objectives.

 

This role is all about identifying new opportunities, looking with fresh eyes at the sector and revisiting existing customers to develop those relationships in new ways.

 

The ideal background would include:

• Experience as a Commercial Executive or Junior NAM, with direct retailer interaction.
• A solid understanding of the manufacture for retail relationship.
• Measurable commercial achievements with new and existing customers.
• FMCG or food manufacturing background preferred.
• Financially astute, skilled negotiator, and strong communicator.
• Ambitious, detail-oriented, and ready to make your mark in this thriving business.

 

Why This Role Stands Out:

 

If you are ambitious, wanting to develop your career with a team who are supportive, inclusive and ethical this is an opportunity to join a great team next year.

 

We’re keen to move on this role so get in touch with Novus today to explore this and other commercial roles we are working on.