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As the recruitment partner for this organisation, we are looking for an individual who combines strong commercial acumen with excellent relationship management skills and a proven track record of success within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the commercial management of key food manufacturing accounts
- Delivering sales, gross profit and volume targets across a defined portfolio
- Identifying and converting growth opportunities, including cross-selling and new business
- Developing structured account plans with clear short-, medium- and long-term objectives
- Managing customer relationships and acting as the primary commercial contact
- Overseeing customer-led NPD and EPD projects from concept through to launch
- Negotiating and securing supply contracts and ensuring full contractual compliance
- Providing accurate monthly, 6+6 and annual budget forecasts
- Representing the business at customer meetings and relevant industry events
We are seeking someone with:
- Strong experience in commercial or account management within food manufacturing
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
- Proven ability to manage key customer relationships at multiple levels
- A solid understanding of commercial performance metrics
- Confidence in managing NPD and EPD projects
- High levels of self-motivation, credibility and integrity
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
