Commercial Manager - Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England

Job Title: Commercial Manager (Grocery Accounts)

Location: South Yorkshire

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 plus car allowance

About Us:

You will be joining a business who are passionate about delivering the finest chilled food products to their customers. They take pride in their commitment to quality, innovation, and exceptional service. You will be a talented account manager looking to step into an established Commercial Manager position, joining a dynamic team and helping drive growth in our client’s key grocery accounts.

About the Role:

As the Commercial Manager you'll be at the forefront of the commercial team, responsible for managing and growing our clients chilled own label business within the grocery sector. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take full P&L accountability, develop collaborative relationships, and make a significant impact on our business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Build Strong Relationships: Develop collaborative customer relationships with customers, creating and executing joint business plans.
• Account Management: Handle day-to-day and strategic management of key retail customer accounts.
• Negotiation: Lead negotiations and implement cost price increases, cost mitigation strategies, joint business plans, and promotional support in alignment with our business strategy.
• Business Growth: Secure new listings and distribution points, supporting our business growth agenda by introducing incremental product ranges and value-added new product development.
• Data Analysis: Analyse market, category, and account data to gain insights, enabling you to develop targeted account strategies and competitive advantages.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure best-in-class availability and inbound service levels.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Degree level education or equivalent.
• Experience in the food industry working with grocery retailers
• Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Confident and collaborative approach.

If you are interested in the above and have your CV ready, then click apply or call James on 01733 391515 to find out more.