Senior Commercial Manager

Position - Senior Commercial Manager

Salary - Up to 75,000 (flexible) + benefits package

Office/Field based - UK - home based

Are you passionate about sales, new product development (NPD) and career growth? This brand new position could be just what you need in 2017 ..

We are currently searching highly experienced Senior Commercial Manager / National Account Manager to join one of the UK's leading frozen food wholesalers. Their varied range, which extends to 1000's of products from seafood to vegetables to desserts and a great deal more, can be found in every major supermarket across the UK and most dinner tables at home! The business has been established for over half a century with many major food manufacturers and reputable organisations throughout the Retail/Grocery, Foodservice and Hospitality sectors.

But this role is a little different .

The role of Senior Commercial Manager will involve developing business and maximising margins within the brand new speciality breads product line. Through acquisition the company now has capabilities to produce a broad range of high quality own label bakery products including foccacias, paninis, bagels, ciabattas and baguettes. The focus of the role therefore is to establish the new range within the existing customer base which includes all major grocery multiples, foodservice, hospitality and catering companies. You will have full P&L responsibility over the accounts which will require weekly analysis of major account data. As you begin to expand the sector coverage you will then have the opportunity to recruit your own sales team to ultimately report into yourself.

As a successful candidate, you will ideally have recent and up to date experience as a Commercial Manager or Senior National Account Manager within food with a focus on the grocery multiples. There is a strong element of business development within this position as you seek to establish the product throughout various sectors. As this is a senior position within the business you will be expected to be able to display strong leadership qualities and may even be managing a small team in your current role. Ideally you will come from an own label/private label food background and have vast experience within NPD. You will regularly be working with production managers in order to meet customer demands. What is essential is your personality and how you engage with your key customers. The successful candidate will be working within a lively, vibrant, inclusive and collaborative team dedicated to the success of the business as a whole. This is very much a job for life and we will be seeking people with that mind set!

You will be rewarded with a highly competitive basic salary up to 75k + a generous benefits package. You will also have significant opportunities to further develop your career and gain exposure to great new clients in multiple sectors.

Whilst we would like to respond to all our on-line applicants, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive. If you've not heard from us within two weeks, unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. For alternative opportunities or to register for jobs by email, please visit our website at www.newchapter.co.uk