Are you a dynamic commercial leader with a passion for fresh produce and a proven record of driving growth with major retailers?

This is your opportunity to own and shape a national retail account, working at the heart of a thriving food business that values entrepreneurial flair and strategic thinking.

Our Client is searching for a dynamic & driven Commercial Manager to take their business forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a flagship national retailer account, developing and executing strategic growth plans with the support of a high-performing customer team.

• Build and nurture senior-level relationships with buyers and key stakeholders, becoming the go-to ambassador for both your client and our business.

• Drive profitable sales and deliver commercial success, managing P&L, achieving revenue and margin targets, and identifying new opportunities for growth and diversification.

• Negotiate and close high-value contracts, ensuring the business offer meets evolving customer needs and market trends.

• Collaborate cross functionally with supply chain, operations, and marketing to deliver seamless service and innovative solutions.

• Champion operational excellence, implementing processes and systems that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure best-in-class service delivery.

• Analyse market data & trends to inform pricing, product positioning, and promotional strategies, keeping the business ahead in a fast-moving sector.

• Travel 2-3 times per month to your customer’s site, building strong operational partnerships and staying close to the action.

Experience& Skills - Essential

• Fresh produce sector experience - you know the category, the challenges, and the opportunities.

• Track record of exceeding targets in a high-pressure commercial environment, ideally with national retail accounts.

• Exceptional relationship builder - outgoing, emotionally intelligent, and persuasive at every level.

• Strategic and analytical mindset - you use data to drive decisions and spot growth opportunities others miss.

• Skilled negotiator with strong financial acumen and a keen eye for commercial detail.

• Entrepreneurial energy - you bring initiative, drive, and a hunger for results.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Suite.

Experience& Skills - Desirable

• Experience negotiating and closing contracts with national retailers.

• Previous experience in fresh produce or supply chain management.

This is a rare chance to make your mark in a business where your ideas, ambition, and commercial instinct will drive real impact.

If you’re ready to lead, innovate, and grow with a passionate team in the fresh produce sector, we want to hear from you. 

Please get in touch for more information or apply with your CV today.