50,000 to 60,000 per annum Commercial Manager - Fresh ProduceFresh People are managing the recruitment of a Commercial Manager on behalf of a well-established and successful fresh produce business.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional with a strong understanding of fresh produce procurement, customer management and supply chain operations. The successful candidate will take ownership of specific categories while also supporting the procurementWorking closely with customers, growers, suppliers and internal operational teams, you will be responsible for delivering agreed sales, volume and margin targets while maintaining excellent service levels and identifying commercial improvements throughout the supply chain.The RoleAs Commercial Manager, your responsibilities will include:Taking responsibility for the commercial and procurement management of the category.Delivering agreed sales, volume and margin targets.Producing weekly customer costings and commercial updates.Introducing improved commercial processes and more effective ways of working.Working closely with supply chain, procurement, technical, quality and operational teams to ensure product is delivered on time and to the required standard.Providing accurate commercial account information to support forecasting and longer-term procurement programmes.Contributing to the development and promotion of the product range.Working with customer and technical teams to resolve sourcing, availability and product-quality issues.Communicating technical or quality matters clearly to customer commercial teams.Ensuring commercial, financial and administrative controls are followed.Previous commercial, procurement or category management experience within fresh produce.Experience working with UK retailers, fresh produce customers, growers or suppliers.A strong understanding of seasonal procurement, pricing, margins, volumes and availability.The ability to prepare commercial costings and manage supplier or grower returns.The ability to interpret market information and identify commercial opportunities.Experience working collaboratively with supply chain, technical, quality and operational teams.Confidence managing competing priorities within a fast-moving and highly seasonal environment.Experience within a fresh produce category would be particularly advantageous.To apply, please submit your CV or contact Fresh People for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
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MANAGER, CHIEF COMMERCIAL OFFICER in Kent, Maidstone employer: Fresh People
Join a dynamic and supportive team at our Stevenage location, where we prioritise employee growth and development in a fast-paced FMCG environment. As a Logistics Front Line Manager, you will benefit from a culture that values compliance, safety, and operational excellence, while enjoying a competitive salary and the potential for a permanent position. We are committed to fostering a collaborative work atmosphere that encourages innovation and continuous improvement, making it an excellent place for those looking to make a meaningful impact in logistics.
