Food Service Senior Manager

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Hungry for Your Next Big Role? Join Us as a Food Service Senior Manager Superstar!

Ready to revolutionise how the world grabs a slice of Pizza Express on the go? Join us at the forefront of our bold expansion into the fast-paced food service omnichannel. You’ll be the powerhouse behind game-changing projects — taking them from spark to success — while building strategic alliances with some of the biggest names in the industry. This is your moment to shape the future of great pizza on the move and drive explosive growth for a brand that’s hungry to innovate and ready to lead.

We’re on the lookout for a commercially savvy go-getter to lead the charge in bringing delicious, packaged food to hungry on-the-go customers. You’ll own our product range — from forecasting and stock control to landing exciting new partnerships and sealing the deal on pricing. Got a knack for numbers and a flair for food? Perfect. We need someone who can blend data-driven insights with creative product thinking to shape winning ranges and strategies.

You’ll be working cross-functionally, influencing key decisions, negotiating with major food service players, and making sure our products don’t just taste great — they perform great too.

A few more details on the role:

• Account management of product range – owning the P&L, including forecasting, stock & order management (working with customers, route to market and partner manufacturer(s) and invoicing)
• Business development – identification of new / desired customers and / or partnership opportunities through to completion - landing deals to grow Pizza Express presence
• Work on the optimisation of the range strategy, collaborating cross-functionally to review product, identify improvement opportunities, and develop new offerings as well as cost-saving initiatives
• Managing commercial agreements, contracts and the portfolio, providing bespoke product development where appropriate

We’re after someone who:

• Is commercially sharp and numerical
• Has a proven track record in B2B sales, buying, account management, or commercial partnerships in food (B2B2C experience is ideal)
• Knows their way around the food service scene
• Can pitch ideas, leveraging data and insights to convey clear messages
• Has a successful track record and experience of selling to and managing a range and breadth of Food service clients and customers
• Is excellent at relationship building and stakeholder management

What’s in it for you?

• Company Bonus Scheme – Enhance your earnings through our performance-driven bonus program.
• Car Allowance – Receive a car allowance to support your transportation needs.
• Private Healthcare & Dental Care – Access BUPA’s comprehensive private healthcare and dental coverage to ensure your wellbeing.
• Pension Contributions – Secure your future with a 6% company pension contribution
• Dining Discounts – Enjoy 50% off at Pizza Express restaurants, along with monthly socials featuring pizza, Peroni, and prosecco.
• High Street & Lifestyle Discounts – Take advantage of exclusive discounts across a wide range of retailers and lifestyle services.
• Employee Support – Benefit from the guidance of Mental Health First Aiders and 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme offering expert advice on health, finance, and personal wellbeing.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Purchasing and Business Development

• Food and Beverage Services and Hospitality