Commercial Executive

Role: Commercial Executive - Food Manufacturer

Salary: Competitive

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (usually 8am-4pm, some flexibility may be required)

Contract: Permanent

Inspired Global Cuisine (IGC) are a frozen ready meal manufacturer based in Gorton, East Manchester. We are an ambitious company who have grown significantly over the last 2 years, now producing over 1 million meals a week and have plans to continue to grow. This includes a re-location to a brand new 369 thousand square foot site in Chadderton, Oldham in early 2026 where we plan to double our volume over the next few years.

We believe in manufacturing excellence - delivered by our brilliant people, innovative products and continuous improvement. We achieve this by working within our core values of being accountable, creative, open and as a team. We have high standards and encourage our colleagues to be autonomous and authentic to drive our business forward. With a supportive environment, we encourage personal and professional development too. You’ll work cross-functionally and collaboratively, always strive to be the best and even have some fun along the way.

About the role:

The Commercial Executive will support the Commercial Account Manager in delivering the customer agenda. Responsibilities include:

• Take ownership of the internal sales reporting, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Support on internal forecasting; aligning commercial plans with supply chain and NPD.
• Manage any preexisting commercial agreements/invoices. Be responsible for raising invoices and tracking against agreed targets.
• Support the NPD team by generating New Line Forms, aligning forecasts for new products and managing raw material risk.
• Support administration and information requirements during NPD process.
• Support the Account Manager & NPD team with presentations and meetings.
• Involved in day-to-day account management e.g. price queries, supply chain/availability issues & ad hoc enquiries.
• Attend various product meetings at Iceland HQ e.g. ‘Ice Checks’ and Attribute Panels.
• Support with presentations (creation and delivery) and data collation for New Business opportunities.
• Become the point of contact for admin requirements as we onboard new customers.
• Keep up to date on market trends such as emerging grocery brands or high street businesses.

Marketing, Analysis and Reporting:

• Conduct market research using tools such as Vyper, compile and analyse data generated from instore and online visits.
• Be the key expert in Kantar data generating reports and presentations for internal and external usage.
• Stay updated on industry developments and macro customer changes.

Skills & Experience:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills that can build co-operative relationships.
• Customer facing experience.
• Analytical mindset and excellent organisational skills.
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic and positive with a confident and professional undertaking.
• Proficient in presentation skills, Excel and the ability to adapt and learn internal systems.
• Creative mindset with innovative ways of working to support the promotion of the business, including social media.

Essential:

• Minimum 1 year of sales experience in the food manufacturing or FMCG industry.

Desirable:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Our benefits package includes:

• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday and opportunity to purchase an additional week.
• Restaurant and retailer discounts.
• Healthcare cash plan.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave.
• Employee assistance programme – GroceryAid.
• Long service awards.
• Reward & recognition.