Commercial Manager

Location Huntingdon
Discipline: Engineering & Manufacturing
Job functions
Salary: £65,000 + Excellent Benefits
Job ref: 1745
We are recruiting for a Commercial Manager to work for a leading UK consumer goods brand and manage a top UK high-street retailer account as well as a small team.

Company snapshot:
  • Multi-award winning company working with some of the top UK retailers and brands
  • Publicly listed company who have grown turnover by over 20% in the last year alone 
  • Ethical, cruelty-free approach using the latest modern production technology and UK only manufacturing 
  • Highly successful Plc experiencing a rapid growth period
  • Recent winners of retail supplier of the year 
  • Great scope to progress into a more senior position within the short to mid-term 
The role:
  • As Commercial Manager you will be assembling and executing a strong strategic sales plan to help maximise the growth of the business working with one key high-street retailer and/or a handful of key brands.
  • Some of these accounts are highly creative allowing lots of scope to grow business, spot trends and create some brilliant products 
  • Managing the preparation and delivery of customer presentations.
  • Monitoring budgets related to all sales activity, including producing full profit and loss statements for each key account.
  • Working closely with customers and internal Product Managers to oversee the NPD process and maximise on growth opportunities.
  • Solving any customer quality issues efficiently, communicating with both the internal team and customer to ensure all expectations are met. 
  • Likely to manage a small team
About you:
  • Demonstrated track record of producing strong sales growth among multiple retail accounts within the FMCG or fashion sector.
  • Previous business development experience within private-label, high volume goods.
  • Team management skills are a huge advantage.
  • Commercially astute with an awareness of the latest trends and the ability to identify new growth opportunities.
The package:
  • Circa £65,000 basic salary.
  • Generous bonus scheme.
  • Share options 
  • Flexible working- 3 days in office.
  • Great benefits