Commercial Manager

The Opportunity

A challenger brand in the premium snacking category is now entering its next stage of growth. Already listed with Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Ocado and Asda and a full innovation pipeline, lots of NPD will be hitting the shelves in 2024. So now is a great time to build on its brand positioning and current listings to become a high growth challenger brand both in the UK and beyond. The Commercial Manager will manage and develop existing accounts, win new business and build commercial capability for the business. The growth plan for the business will see additional headcount coming into the sales function so there is real scope for the position to develop into a bigger leadership opportunity.


What will my accountabilities be?


Manage and develop existing key relationships, working with current accounts to create relevant and targeted promotions to help drive incremental sales


Build and develop relationships with new customers, coming up with new initiatives to drive sales across all channels – including independents, online, export etc


Collaborate with marketing to help bring the brand to life by devising targeted in-store marketing, including point of sale, creative displays, promotions and collaborations


Work with current accounts to ensure strong shelf positioning and devise ways to help alleviate compliance issues.


Who will I be working with?

Reporting to the Founder, you will be team member 6, and will operate as the commercial lead for the business

Externally you will work with multiple retail, wholesale, convenience, high street and independent channels
 

A great candidate will have:

Proven success in FMCG Sales, ideally across all channels

Strong commercial experience with a grasp and grip of “the numbers”.

Results driven with a desire to succeed – you are a self-starter and can thrive in a small business that’s going places.

Naturally positive with a real growth mindset and a resilient attitude.


In return for everything you can bring, we can offer you 🚀:

• C.£55,000 base salary
• 15% bonus
• Remote working
• Opportunity to shape commercial/customer/channel strategy
• A clear pathway to Head of Sales position

 
What happens next? 


Apply today with your most up-to-date CV that will be reviewed by our MKJ Recruitment team.
First Stage: 30 minute chemistry chat with the Founder
Second Stage: Interview, for both parties to learn more about each other


Final Stage: meet the team (ideally in person)


 

People are at the heart of everything we do. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive recruitment process that means people can be their best authentic self.  


We would love to reply to all applications, regrettably we are unable to do so due to the high volumes we receive, so if you do not hear back within 14 days unfortunately on this role it won’t be progressing. It is possible that the position could be in the process of closing, so chalk it up to bad timing. But, have no fear! There will be more opportunities. Follow us at Mackenzie Jones Recruitment so you don’t miss them.