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Commercial Manager

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 55,000 - 65,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Kent

Expire in: a day

Job Description

Commercial Manager

Location: Kent (hybrid working)

Reporting into: Site Director

Salary: c. £60k (plus package)

Are you a commercially driven leader with a passion for growth, innovation, and shaping strategy?

I have partnered with a well‑established, BRC‑accredited food manufacturer to recruit a Commercial Manager who will play a pivotal role in accelerating business expansion and driving sustainable, profitable performance.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a senior leadership position where you will take ownership of the Sales, Marketing and New Product Development functions, working closely with the Site Director to shape and deliver an ambitious commercial strategy. With significant investment, strong market presence and plans to double output within the next three years, this role offers the scope to make a meaningful and lasting impact.

About the Role

As Commercial Manager, you will bring clarity, direction and momentum to all commercial activity, ensuring sales growth, brand development and product innovation work seamlessly together to achieve strategic goals.

You'll lead and develop high‑performing teams, build long‑term customer partnerships, and spearhead new opportunities that support both revenue and margin expansion. With a healthy balance of strategic influence and hands‑on leadership, this position is ideal for someone who thrives on taking ownership, making improvements, and bringing bold ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

Shape, lead and deliver the commercial strategy in partnership with the Site Director
Inspire, develop and manage the Sales, Marketing and NPD teams
Drive revenue, profit and margin growth across existing and new customers
Build trusted, long-term customer relationships and manage key accounts
Identify and convert new business opportunities, including representing the business at trade events
Lead the NPD pipeline to ensure commercially viable, customer‑centric innovation
Oversee marketing activities that strengthen brand presence and support acquisition and retention
Lead monthly commercial meetings and report on performance insights
Implement strong CRM usage, sales processes and performance tracking
Monitor market and food industry trends to inform strategy and innovation
Promote continuous improvement across all commercial processes
Contribute to wider business strategy as part of the senior leadership team 

Essential Skills & Experience

Senior-level experience in Commercial, Sales Leadership or Key Account Management within food manufacturing
Proven track record of delivering sales growth and improved margins
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to turn strategy into measurable results
Skilled negotiator with experience building long-term customer partnerships
Exposure to NPD processes
Experience driving continuous improvement and managing performance
Customer‑centric mindset with a commitment to exceptional service
Strong leadership capability, with a passion for developing people 

Salary & Benefits

Starting from c. £60,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Company car or monthly car allowance
28 days annual leave (including public holidays), increasing with service
Additional paid Christmas shutdown leave
Company pension
Free onsite parking
Employee referral bonus
Health Cash Plan, Dental & Optical benefits
Annual bonus scheme 

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