Shortlist Senior Commercial Manager Senior Commercial Manager

Our client is one of the UKs largest food organisations producing chilled/fresh, ambient and frozen food under both brand and own label for the major multiples. They require a senior Commercial Manager whose primary focus will be to develop their premium end chilled food business across a number of categories with one of the UK's major grocery multiples.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

• To establish / deliver a robust business plan for these specific categories that delivers the commercial objectives for the business


• To manage the commercial function to deliver sales and promotional targets


• To maintain and further develop the companys position as preferred supplier within these specific high-end chilled categories.


• To develop beneficial long term relationships with key trade contacts


• To work with NPD / operational and technical teams to ensure delivery of agreed development program.


• To manage turnover and margin delivery within agreed budgets.


• To monitor and forecast demand and investment within targeted accuracy objectives.

Knowledge & Specific Job Skills

• Extensive commercial experience with evidence of developed skills including category management, price negotiation and retailer premium brand management.


• Demonstrable achievement in managing and developing business in excess of £75m.


• An appreciation of the value of retailer brand equity.


• A passion for food


• Excellent numeric skills with the ability to analyse and interpret a wide range of sales, market and category data.


• Strong relationship builder, capable of working cross functionally at all levels.


• Excellent planning, organisation and prioritisation skills.


• Excellent communication skills.


• Proven ability to influence / motivate teams to deliver complex projects against tight deadlines.


• Good category knowledge and awareness.

Link directly to this vacancy: http://www.burnscarlton.com/17391