Commercial Account Manager - Chilled

Job-ID: 2034

Category: Commercial

Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

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Business Area: Head Office

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 40

Shift Pattern: Days

More about the role

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Manager to lead the commercial performance of our Chilled category. You will be directly responsible for owning performance, driving growth and shaping category strategy. This is a highly visible role, working closely with large scale retailers, Procurement and Operations to deliver value across the end-to-end supply chain.

Our Chilled sites are located in Bradford and Deeside. We operate a hybrid working model, and presence in our Head Office, Bradford, may be required. However, geographical consideration will be given depending on your location and proximity to the relevant sites.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Owning and driving the commercial performance of several Chilled categories such as bacon, sausage, gammon, quiche, pies, pastries etc.
• Analysing sales performance, identifying trends, risks and growth opportunities
• Leading category strategy, range development and innovation in partnership with the wider business
• Driving value through margin management, cost price increases, promotion mechanics and range optimisation
• Influencing internal and external stakeholders to deliver account plans and support with sustainable growth
• Analysing performance and market data to identify trends, opportunities and risks
• Playing your part in ensuring Myton continues to deliver excellent service, value, and quality for every product that reaches the shelves

• Continually develop and improve processes to increase efficiency and maximise the commercial performance of the Myton business

More about you

We’re looking for someone who has strong experience managing large UK grocery retail accounts with expert knowledge of the UK grocery market and Chilled category.

You will also:

• Have a deep understanding of supply chain, promotions and store operations
• Have advanced commercial and financial acumen (margin, profitability, CPI, forecasts)
• Have strong awareness of NPD trends and product delivery processes

• Be a confident communicator who can operate credibly with senior stakeholders across both Myton Food Group and Morrisons.

More about our perks

In return for all your hard work, you will receive:

• 15% discount in store from the day you join us
• Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member
• Annual bonus scheme
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Market leading pension scheme and life assurance
• Healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP ‘MyPerks’ giving you discount with over 850 retailers
• Free parking onsite
• Enhanced Family, Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Private Healthcare

About the organization

Morrisons is a place where you can be yourself, feel valued, and have a true sense of belonging. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from people from all walks of life, as we strive to build a workforce that truly represents the communities we serve.

We are also a Disability Confident Employer, which means we're committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know when you submit your application and support will be provided wherever it’s required.

About the company

Starting as a Bradford market stall, we are proud to be the Yorkshire retailer now serving over 11 million customers nationwide each week. We’re unique: both foodmakers and shopkeepers, processing our own fresh produce and preparing more food in-store than any other supermarket.

We offer real opportunities to build your career across our stores, sites, and support teams. We’re a down-to-earth team that values hard work, reliability, and great customer service. If you’re friendly, dependable, and ready to get stuck in, there’s always More to Morrisons for you.