Commercial Manager - Foodie SME, London
- Employer
- Vertical Advantage
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £50000 - £60000 per annum + Car & Bonus
- Closing date
- 20 Sep 2017
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- Business Sector
- Food & Drink
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Function
- Buying, National Accounts, Sales
Job Details
A quality driven, passionate and expanding SME food business has a unique opportunity for someone looking to own their role, and drive their business being supported by great people.
The business has heritage, and is the market leader in their niche - having driven a recent food trend to becoming a household favourite. They supply branded & own brand product to large multiples and independent alike.
This role will be responsible for a team of 3 sales people, own the P&L and be responsible for introducing new customers to the business, as well as hands on sales too being out in the field. Two main grocery supermarket customers will need managing, and working with NPD this role will find more opportunities to increase profit.
The client is looking for someone from a buying or foodie sales background who is not afraid to get stuck in and bring in sales & new customers through business development in the field. They must have had experience of either working for or managing Top 8 supermarkets and have the gravitas to or experience in, managing a team.
This really is a fantastic opportunity to join a company on the cusp of exponential growth.
Company
Vertical Advantage have a rich history in sourcing within the FMCG and Grocery marketplace. We specialise in placing candidates in the mid to senior end of the market within Category Management, National Accounts, Marketing, Supply Chain and Logistics.
We guarantee comprehensive support and expert guidance through professional consultants with proven track records from industry. At Vertical Advantage we are proud of how accomplished our people are and how they have built exceptional networks over their time in the recruitment sector. It is these networks that will give you confidence to work with us.
Our first instinct is to search and this is ingrained in the fabric of our work. We leave no stone unturned to deliver exceptional people for exceptional businesses. Our way of operating suits today's working lifestyle where people are short on time and need to make hiring decisions based on seeing low numbers of high calibre candidates.
Vertical Advantage is a lean, flexible consultancy that works with our clients and candidates to find the right solutions for them.
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