Commercial Manager - 12 month FTC

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:

-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

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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