Hiring: Commercial Manager (Contract Basis)

Commercial Reporting to: Senior Commercial Manager \n Shape Customer Growth. Drive Commercial Success. \n An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Manager to join the Branded Commercial Team at Pilgrim's Europe on a maternity cover contract for 12 months. \n This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key customer portfolio while working on Richmond, one of the UK's Top 100 brands. You'll play a pivotal role in driving growth, building strategic customer partnerships, and delivering commercial success through strong account management, insight-led decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration. \n Whether you're looking to broaden your customer experience, gain exposure to major retail accounts, or take the next step in your commercial career, this role offers the opportunity to make a real impact within one of the UK's most recognised food brands. \n As part of the Pilgrim's Europe way of working, this is an office-based role, with regular travel to customer meetings and Pilgrim's Europe sites as required. \n What You'll Be Doing \n \n Take full ownership of a defined customer portfolio, delivering sales, margin, and volume growth. \n Deliver accurate forecasting, budget management, and performance reporting. \n Identify and unlock opportunities for profitable growth through customer insight, market analysis, and strategic planning. \n Coach and support less experienced team members, helping to develop future commercial talent. \n \n About You \n You'll be a commercially minded and customer-focused professional who thrives on building relationships and delivering results. \n Essential Skills & Experience \n \n Strong commercial and account management experience. \n Experience within FMCG, food manufacturing, or retail environments. \n Strong financial acumen and forecasting capability. \n Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and Microsoft Office skills. \n Full UK Driving Licence and willingness to travel. \n Experience working with major retail customers. \n At Pilgrim's Europe, you'll join a business that combines the scale of a leading international food company with the agility and ambition to drive meaningful growth. \n \n Competitive salary and benefits package. \n The opportunity to work within our Branded Commercial Team. \n Responsibility for a key customer portfolio across Richmond, one of the UK's Top 100 brands. \n Career development and learning opportunities. \n Employee benefits and wellbeing programmes. \n The chance to make an immediate impact in a key commercial role. \n Availability ¦ Humility ¦ Discipline ¦ Sincerity ¦ Ownership ¦ Determination ¦ Simplicity \n Apply Now \n If you're looking for an opportunity where you can influence customer strategy, drive commercial growth, and help shape the future success of Richmond, one of the UK's leading food brands, we'd love to hear from you. \n Apply now to join Pilgrim's Europe as our Commercial Manager (Maternity Cover). \