Commercial Executive

Role:
Commercial Executive

Location:
Leeds Broadgate

As part of our dynamic portfolio team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the successful delivery of new and existing products from concept through to launch. Working cross‑functionally across the business, you’ll help ensure projects are delivered on time, aligned to customer expectations, and contribute to Greencore’s strategic KPIs and innovation plans.

• Maintaining and updating the Project Master Plan to provide a live, accurate overview of all products progressing through the IBP process
• Supporting weekly and monthly ITP, IBP, Feasibility and S&G meetings, ensuring actions are tracked and followed through
• Managing documentation and reporting processes to keep key stakeholders informed and aligned
• Creating and maintaining product master documentation throughout the Stage & Gate product lifecycle
• Assisting with the effective delivery of projects through the Stage & Gate process to meet critical path timelines
• Coordinating Post Launch Reviews to evaluate financial, operational and sales performance, while capturing key learnings and continuous improvement opportunities
• Supporting range performance reviews, helping identify opportunities to improve profitability and portfolio performance
• Providing support across BAU activities in the absence of the Portfolio Manager, ensuring continuity across reporting, communication and escalation processes

This role would suit a recent graduate with a Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance or related degree, or someone with early commercial experience looking to take the next step in their career. Itoffers a clear development pathway within our Commercial function, providing exposure to key business areas and opportunities for future progression into Category, Account Management, Commercial Planning and broader leadership roles.

• Strong commercial awareness and a genuine interest in understanding how businesses drive growth and profitability
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to interpret data and turn it into meaningful insights
• Strong problem-solving skills and a naturally curious mindset
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High levels of organisation and attention to detail
• Confidence working with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and data‑driven reports
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• A proactive approach and willingness to challenge, learn and continuously improve

Previous experience within FMCG, food manufacturing or a commercial environment would be advantageous but is not essential. We're more interested in individuals who can demonstrate strong commercial acumen, analytical capability and the potential to grow within our business.

• Competitive salary and job‑related benefits
• Holidays
• Competitive matched pension contributions
• Life insurance up to 4x salary
• Company share save scheme
• Greencore Qualifications
• Exclusive Greencore employee discount platform
• Access to a full Wellbeing Centre platform
• Enhanced parental leave and menopause policies