Commercial Manager

A leading Food Manufacturer is currently looking for a Senior Commercial Manager / Senior National Account Manager with Grocery / Retailer experience to join their team. Reporting into the Sales Director, this Senior National Account Manager will need a proven track record in delivering profitable sales growth through effective account management, strategic customer development and strong commercial execution.

Senior Commercial Manager / National Account Manager responsibilities include:

* Manage and develop a major Retailer / Grocery account with an approx.. portfolio size of £70M.

* Deliver sales, volume and margin targets through effective account planning.

* Build strong relationships with key customer stakeholders and decision-makers.

* Identify and secure new business opportunities within existing and prospective accounts.

* Lead commercial negotiations, including pricing, contracts and annual agreements.

* Develop and execute joint business plans with customers.

* Analyse sales performance, market trends and customer data to identify growth opportunities.

* Work closely with NPD, Finance and Supply Chain teams to deliver customer requirements and successful product launches.

* Provide accurate forecasting and market insight to support business planning.

You will be a Senior Commercial Manager / Senior National Account Manager with proven experience with former Grocery / Retailer Account Management experience and ideally in a chilled food product category.

You will be able to demonstrable proven track record of delivering sales growth and commercial targets and have excellent negotiation, influencing and relationship-building skills.

Full UK driving licence is required