At a Glance
- Tasks: Negotiate with suppliers and grow business opportunities in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join DCS Group, the UK's leading distributor of health and beauty products.
- Benefits: Enjoy life cover, pension, medical cash plan, and fun social events.
- Other info: Be part of a family-owned business that values employee wellbeing and growth.
- Why this job: Work with top global brands and make impactful commercial decisions.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Would you like the opportunity to work with some of the world’s largest brands? DCS Group is the UK’s leading Distributor, Manufacturer and Exporter of Health, Beauty and Household products. As the uniquely appointed representatives for Procter & Gamble, Unilever, Johnson & Johnson, PZ Cussons, and SC Johnson to name a few, DCS has unrivalled multi-channel insight and category expertise.
Our continued growth within Food and FMCG distribution has seen us partner with major brands such as General Mills, Crayola and Kimberly-Clark, alongside developing our own-label ranges Enliven and Afina, proudly manufactured at our state-of-the-art Redditch site. DCS Group is passionate and proud about all that we do, the customers we serve and our people.
Operating out of two amazing sites, we have the 26-acre Banbury Head Office and warehousing facilities, as well as our 100,000 sq. ft advanced Health and Beauty manufacturing facility based in Redditch. As a family-owned business, we are very proud of our ethos, our people and over 26 years of successive growth.
We offer a very special opportunity to join a welcoming, dynamic, and fun place to work, where you’ll collaborate directly with some of the world’s biggest FMCG power brands. We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic and reliable Junior Commercial Manager to join us on a permanent, full-time basis within our Sales & Distribution division at our Banbury site.
As a Junior Commercial Manager, your duties will include:
- Negotiating with suppliers to deliver the most competitive pricing and profit levels
- Using a category management approach to provide customers with tailored product ranges and promotions
- Growing business with existing suppliers and identifying new opportunities aligned to profit targets
- Recovering costs associated with residuals, overstocks, and out-of-date stock
- Representing DCS Group at meetings, events, and seminars while building strong relationships with customers and suppliers
What we are looking for in our ideal Junior Commercial Manager:
- Ability to prioritise and make effective commercial decisions in time-sensitive situations
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence engaging stakeholders at all levels
- Good commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate and influence outcomes
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
- A team-focused, self-motivated individual who is adaptable to change
Core benefits of working for DCS Group:
- Life Cover
- Pension
- Medical Cash Plan
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Wellbeing support
- Subsidised café including free breakfast
- Staff Shop
- Social Events
There’s no place quite like DCS Group and that’s down to our people. If you want to be part of a growing business that offers genuine career progression and exciting opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Junior Commercial Manager in Banbury employer: DCS Group Ltd
DCS Group is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant and supportive work culture that prioritises employee wellbeing and career growth. Located at our state-of-the-art Banbury site, you will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with some of the world's leading FMCG brands while enjoying a range of benefits including life cover, a medical cash plan, and social events that foster a sense of community. Join us to be part of a family-owned business that values its people and provides a dynamic environment for professional development.
