Commercial Manager Job at Zest Food Jobs (Derbyshire)

Commercial Manager

Zest Food Jobs

Location:
United Kingdom , Derbyshire

Category:
Sales

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 - 65000.00 GBP / Year

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Job Description:

With a real commitment to build and shape this team for the future, this well-established business is looking for a Commercial Manager with strong retail experience (ideally M&S) to hit the ground running and take ownership for its M&S account. Looking to strengthen its commercial capability as it continues to grow, this role offers a fantastic chance to take full ownership of key retail accounts and drive commercial strategy within a high energy, collaborative environment. With a commitment to re-shape and re-build this team for success, this role is a fabulous opportunity to be part of the transformation and through its success propel your career forward in a rewarding role.

Job Responsibility:

Assume full responsibility for a portfolio of retail customers, cultivating strong partnerships and delivering compelling, tailored presentations
Work closely with retail partners to build accurate volume forecasts, plan promotional activity, and manage product costings
Create and execute joint business plans that support revenue targets and sustainable growth
Lead commercial negotiations to secure optimal pricing and protect product profitability
Collaborate with the Commercial Executive to interpret market and category data, enabling insightful reporting and informed decision-making
Coordinate effectively with cross-functional teams-such as marketing and product development-to ensure alignment and seamless delivery of customer initiatives

Requirements:

Strong commercial acumen, including numerical proficiency, P&L management experience, and accurate forecasting capabilities
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to influence retail buyers, collaborate internally, and maintain positive customer partnerships
Strong background managing retail accounts in the FMCG (ideally food) sector
Confident, proactive Commercial Manager
Adept at building long-lasting customer relationships
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, commercially driven environment

Nice to have:

Retail experience (ideally M&S)
Background in FMCG (ideally food) sector

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Job Posted:
December 14, 2025

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