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Location: Walwyns Castle, Haverfordwest, SA62 3DY. (Will consider possibility of hybrid working)
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday – 8.30am to 5pm. Flexibility required during peak periods and to occasionally support out of normal working hours.
The Role
They are looking for an experienced Commercial Director with a strong background in FMCG to join the Senior Management Team and lead on all of their commercial activities.
The Commercial Director will be responsible for driving the company's UK & Ireland commercial strategy, overseeing sales and marketing operations, NPD functions and ensuring revenue and profitability targets are met. They will have management responsibility for the commercial team and act as a key contact for existing retail customers such as M&S, Ocado, Sainsbury, Gail's Bakery and more.
Key Responsibilities
* Leading and managing the commercial team as part of the Senior Management Team (SMT)
* Act as senior company commercial contact for existing key retail customers – M&S, Ocado, Sainsbury, Wholefoods, Aldi, & Gails Bakery
* Responsibility for commercial strategy, sales and marketing operations to ensure sales and profit targets are delivered
* Understand and manage budget and forecasting process for all commercial areas.
* Development of strategy and implementation of group sales in UK market of European products
* To report daily, weekly and monthly in line with agreed commercial budgets and KPI's.
* To ensure the company minimise waste and stagnant stock and maximise sales through a clear programme of profit engineering and seeking out new customer opportunities.
* Delivery of NPD and EPD in alignment with customer product development briefs and company capability.
* To work with the Planning Department to ensure the cycle of birds being placed and processed is in line with customer requirements.
* To co-ordinate with all departments to ensure the timely planning and delivery of customer seasonal peak requirements.
* To inform the business of market and customer trends, news and updates.
* Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, customer and quality standards.
* Any other reasonable duty as requested by a manager and commensurate with the work level and own ability
Skills And Qualifications
* Strong background in FMCG
* Strategic thinking
* Commercial management expertise
* Strong leadership and management skills
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Ability to build strong working relationships with all key stakeholders through excellent customer service
* Good IT skills
* Financial management
* Knowledge and understanding of P&L management
* Sales and negotiation skills
* Willingness to travel as and when required
Benefits
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid working or relocation for right candidate
* Performance bonus and benefits
* EV car scheme
* Long service awards
* Employee of the month scheme
* EAP
* Retail discount scheme
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable company, please do not hesitate to apply.
Seniority level
* Director
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management
* Industries: Retail
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