Senior Commercial Leader

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Page Executive Full time

About Our Client

We are working with a leading global FMCG business that is renowned for its innovative products and market leadership. The company's mission is to deliver high-quality products that enhance the lives of consumers, with a strong commitment to sustainability, excellence, and continuous growth.

Job Description

The Senior Commercial Leader will be responsible for driving the company's UK & Ireland commercial strategy, overseeing sales and marketing operations, and ensuring the achievement of revenue and profitability targets. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in FMCG, excellent leadership skills, and a proven track record in commercial management.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Commercial Strategy Development
  • Develops and implements the commercial strategy to drive business growth and market share.
Sales Management
  • Leads and manages the sales team to achieve sales targets and objectives.
  • Develops and maintains strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and retail partners.
  • Oversees the development of sales plans, budgets, and forecasts.
Marketing and Brand Management
  • Collaborates with the marketing team to develop and execute effective marketing campaigns.
  • Ensures brand consistency and alignment with the company's vision and values.
  • Analyses market research and consumer insights to drive brand strategy and innovation.
Financial Management
  • Prepares and manages the commercial budget, ensuring cost efficiency and profitability.
  • Monitors financial performance and provides regular reports to the executive team.
  • Identifies and mitigates financial risks associated with commercial activities.
Leadership and Team Development
  • Provides strong leadership and direction to the commercial team.
  • Fosters a high-performance culture and promotes continuous learning and development.
  • Mentors and coaches team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
  • Represents the company at industry events, conferences, and trade shows.

The Successful Applicant

  • You will be a Sales Director or Commercial Director who is leading a national sales team selling into the QSR channel, foodservice, and retail channels.
  • Candidates need to come from the food/drink industries; we would be interested in speaking to branded and own label profiles.
  • Strong commercial skills, P&L responsible.
  • Prepared for travel; this role is home-based with regular travel weekly to the HQ in London plus national travel with your teams.

What's on Offer

Competitive six-figure basic salary
Performance Bonus
Car Package



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