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Our Client is a leading UK producer of fresh & exciting chilled products based in Yorkshire. They currently have a fantastic opportunity for an astute, forward thinking Commercial Manager to join their dynamic Commercial team.

Reporting to the Head of Commercial, the successful candidate will be enthusiastic, highly organised with exceptional attention to detail. Taking full P&L accountability for several retail accounts across their chilled own label business, you will play a pivotal role in driving growth in key retail clients.

Key responsibilities will include:

* Day to day and strategic management of Tesco

* Negotiation and implementation of cost price increases, cost mitigation, joint business plans and promotional support in line with business strategy

* Secure new listings and distribution points to support business growth agenda – incremental product ranges along with value added NPD

* Develop collaborative customer relationships and drive joint business plans.

* Analyse market, category, and account data to gain insight to develop designated accounts and channel to create selling stories and competitive advantage.

* Working cross functional to deliver best in class availability and inbound service level

Candidate Skills

* Highly-motivated

* A self-starter

* A good communicator with great interpersonal skills.

* Have robust commercial acumen

* Have the ability to maintain a collaborative, cross functional network to maximise the performance of the business area and unlock new business opportunities.

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level or equivalent and ideally have 3-5 years’ experience in Food/FMCG Industry and be highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.

To find out more about this exciting opportunity please get in touch or apply today with your CV