Commercial Manager

Are you a commercially minded professional with experience managing major retail accounts in fresh produce? Were looking for a Commercial Manager to join a leading fresh produce business in Maidstone, Kent, taking full ownership of key customer relationships and driving category performance, growth, and profitability. Key Responsibilities: Manage and grow strategic customer accounts, aligning with customer objectives and market trends. Lead category planning, product development, and promotional execution to maximise sales and margin. Build strong cross-functional relationships with customer buying, supply chain, and technical teams. Monitor market and consumer trends to develop data-led strategies. Identify cost-saving opportunities and drive supply chain improvements in quality and freshness. Maintain accurate forecasts, product data, and internal systems. Act as the commercial link in technical escalations and collaborate with internal teams to resolve challenges. Deliver accurate reporting on sales, margin, pricing, and performance KPIs. What Youll Need: Strong experience in commercial or category management within fresh produce. Excellent organisational and project management skills, with a proactive and solutions-driven approach. Confident communicator with the ability to influence at all levels. Strong analytical skills with experience in forecasting and financial reporting. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfortable working with large datasets. This is a great opportunity to lead within a fast-paced, high-growth business where you can directly influence customer success and category performance. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-07-04