Commercialisation Manager

Commercialisation Manager

Full-Time 60000 - 75000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
Coca-cola European Partners

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead exciting projects in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with diverse teams.
  • Company: Join a leading FMCG company with a strong focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work culture.
  • Other info: Opportunity to grow in a supportive environment with a focus on teamwork.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by managing projects that drive business change and innovation.
  • Qualifications: Experience in FMCG, project management skills, and a collaborative mindset.

The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.

The Commercialisation team works closely with brand owners, CCEP GB teams and Central colleagues to deliver projects across CCEP’s portfolio. We collaborate extensively with The Coca-Cola Company, Commercial Development, Sales, and Finance. Similarly, Engineering & Technology, Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics are key Supply Chain stakeholders.

The Commercialisation team is responsible for project managing business change initiatives across CCEP’s portfolio and works in three areas:

  • Cross Franchise – pack and brand innovation with brand owners and R&MGM
  • Portfolio – the management of promotions, artwork, branding and reformulation
  • Supply Chain – site trials and Supply Chain solutions

Commercialisation Managers are responsible for leading their own projects; ranging in size, complexity and value from artwork changes to impactful manufacturing changes. Managers develop robust relationships with their broad stakeholder group and provide expert counsel to Commercial and Supply Chain colleagues. They are accountable for successful project delivery and leading the project team. This is an exciting, fast-paced, and varied role. It will suit an organised, calm, methodical and patient individual who takes pride in developing technical understanding, demonstrates strong attention to detail, has good judgment, and can simplify complex information for a senior audience. It is essential that you are comfortable with ambiguity and have an accountability mindset.

Key responsibilities:

  • Gather project teams together and lead meetings
  • Facilitate decision making with a focus that balances cost and service
  • Provide constructive challenge to colleagues and stakeholders
  • Maintain a robust stakeholder management plan
  • Achieve alignment across Supply Chain, TCCC and the Commercial Development teams
  • Understand and draw attention to interdependencies between projects and how they cost and service
  • Lead communication on projects: clarifying scope, timelines, challenges, and highlighting risk to enable effective decision making

Commercialisation Managers report to a Commercialisation Senior Manager, and will liaise with:

  • Commercialisation Lead
  • Brand Owners
  • Manufacturing
  • All Planning teams
  • Warehousing and Customer Logistics
  • Cold Drinks Operations
  • Engineering & Technology
  • Procurement
  • Finance
  • QESH (Central, BU and site)
  • Central Commercialisation
  • TCCC Commercialisation

What we expect from you:

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

  • Previous experience in an FMCG environment, typically with experience in either Supply Chain, Procurement, Sales & Marketing or Project Management
  • A robust understanding of the bottler model, the relationship between Supply Chain functions, or a detailed understanding of the Coke System and the interaction with Commercial Development, Sales and Supply Chain functions
  • Proven track record in Project Management of complex initiatives or a record of managing change and influencing stakeholders across a matrix organisation
  • Strong initiative for problem solving and framing alternative solutions
  • A willingness to develop at pace
  • Lead & Can Do attitude: positively influence others to achieve positive outcomes
  • Foster collaboration: work effectively with others to set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the organisation
  • Plan: determine strategies to move the team forward, set goals, create and implement action plans, and evaluate the process and results.

Commercialisation Manager employer: Coca-cola European Partners

As a Commercialisation Manager at CCEP, you will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment that values innovation and teamwork. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through extensive training opportunities and a culture that encourages open communication and creative problem-solving. Located in a vibrant area, we offer a unique chance to work closely with renowned brands while enjoying a supportive workplace that prioritises your professional development and well-being.

Coca-cola European Partners

Contact Details:

Coca-cola European Partners Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Commercialisation Manager

Project Management
Stakeholder Management
Supply Chain Knowledge
FMCG Experience
Problem-Solving Skills
Collaboration Skills
Communication Skills