-Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and grow strategic retail customer accounts
• Drive sales, volume-and margin improvements
• Develop and implement category strategies based on customer goals and market trends
• Collaborate closely with supply chain, technical, operations, and finance teams
• Lead new product development and support promotional campaigns
• Analyse market data and consumer trends to shape commercial plans
• Oversee accurate sales forecasting and account reporting
• Ensure smooth coordination with packing and logistics partners
• Maintain strong commercial governance and reporting practices
• Act as the link between customer and internal teams for technical issue resolution

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a Commercial, Account, or Category Manager role
• Background in fresh produce or FMCG (essential)
• Strong relationship management skills with major UK retailers
• Analytical and strategic thinking with forecasting and reporting experience
• Confident communicator and decision-maker in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and commercial analysis tools
• Highly organised with a collaborative, problem-solving approach

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Career progression opportunities in a growing business
• Supportive, innovation-driven team culture