Back to searchInterim Commercial Manager - Grocery
Zest
Posted 9 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0PJ, England
£60,000 - £65,000 per year
Part Time
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Sonic Summary
- A well-established food manufacturer is seeking an interim Commercial Manager to support the M& S account during a transition period.
- The role requires a commercially focused self-starter with proven experience managing major retail accounts, ideally with prior involvement in M& S.
- Key responsibilities include managing day-to-day operations of the M& S account, building relationships, and leading pricing negotiations.
- The position offers a competitive salary, although the specific amount is not mentioned, and requires candidates to have significant experience in a similar role.
- This is a high-profile assignment that provides the opportunity to influence positive change and shape the future of the commercial team.
This interim position offers an exciting opportunity to step into a pivotal role, safeguard an important customer relationship, and help lay the groundwork for the team's future structure and capabilities.
Key Responsibilities:
-Take day-to-day ownership of the M&S account, ensuring it is fully supported and that communication is handled professionally and proactively.
-Build strong working relationships with retail contacts and represent the business with confidence and credibility.
-Deliver clear, persuasive presentations tailored to customer needs.
-Partner closely with M&S to develop accurate forecasts, plan promotional cycles, and manage product costings.
-Shape and deliver joint business plans that foster sustainable, profitable growth.
-Lead pricing and commercial negotiations, maintaining strong margins and competitive positioning.
-Work alongside the Commercial Executive to interpret category insights and market data, ensuring decisions are informed and commercially sound.
-Collaborate effectively with internal teams-including marketing, supply chain, and product development-to guarantee smooth execution of customer initiatives.
About You:
This role requires a commercially focused self-starter with proven experience managing major retail accounts within food-ideally with prior involvement in M&S. The ideal candidate will be confident under pressure, quick to build trust with key stakeholders, and capable of stepping into a fast-moving environment and adding value from day one.
Skills & Experience Required:
-Strong commercial capability, including forecasting, cost management, and experience working with P&Ls.
-Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence buyers and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
-A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the confidence to take ownership of a high-profile retail account.
This is a rare opportunity to make a meaningful impact during a business-critical period. The interim Commercial Manager will play an essential role in maintaining momentum with a major customer while also helping to shape the foundations of the commercial team for the future. It's a high-profile, rewarding assignment that offers visibility, responsibility, and the chance to influence positive change.
If you are immediately available and fit the bill, please do send your CV today!
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