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COMMERCIAL MANAGER – TOP 6 & DISCOUNTERS

Employer
Clear Edge Search & Selection Ltd
Location
Middlesex – Office Based
Salary
Up to £65,000 depending on experience
Closing date
3 Apr 2017

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Business Sector
Food & Drink
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Function
National Accounts, Sales

Job Details

Commercial Manager – Top 6 & Discounters  

Up to £65,000 depending on experience

Middlesex – Office Based

Reporting into the Managing Director, the Commercial Manager will be working for one of the leading producers of own label ambient foods, supplying a range of snacking products into the retail and foodservice channels. Since the company’s incorporation, the business has now grown, turning over in excess of £120million within the UK.  Due to continued growth, there is now a requirement for a Commercial Manager to join their team in Middlesex.

The main responsibilities shall include;

  • Negotiating annual Joint Business Plans (JBPs)
  • Driving distribution of existing and new products
  • Negotiating on all elements of cost pricing, terms and promotions within the company guidelines
  • Delivering on agreed price increases
  • Exercising trade spend control and process adherence
  • Managing effective communication with core retail customer base
  • Communicating competitor and market activity into the organisation
  • Directing customer contact across all relevant functions
  • Taking ownership of volume & financial forecasting
  • Monitoring sales vs forecast on daily basis and understanding performance
  • Working with core customers on category recommendations
  • Working with the Supply Chain team to maximise customer service levels

You shall be expected to have at least 2 years’ experience working as a National Account Manager / Senior National Account Manager across any ambient food category. It is essential you have own label food experience, and in addition you must have worked with either one of the top 6 retailers or discounters. Additional experience working with other retailers would be beneficial however not essential.

Please do not hesitate to apply if you feel you have the experience and background described, or contact matthew.marshall@ceselection.com for further information.

Company

Clear Edge are an executive search and selection business, specialising in roles from middle management to Board level in FMCG and Retail sectors.

Recruiting high-calibre professionals across:

  • Sales & Marketing
  • Operations, Technical & Supply Chain
  • Retail

Genuine experts in your sector:

  • Food
  • Drinks
  • Health, Beauty & Household Products
  • Consumer Durables

Our specialist consultants take a highly pro-active approach on behalf of their clients and candidates, with total commitment to service and results. Using our extensive market knowledge, unrivalled network of contacts and modern day recruitment techniques, we're here to give you the clear edge over the competition.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0113 2054970
Location
Lister House
Lister Hill
Horsforth
Leeds
West Yorkshire
LS18 5AZ
GB

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