Commercial Manager

Job Title: Commercial Manager

Company: McEvoy Foods International Ltd

Location: Hybrid

Reports to: Retail Sales Director

McEvoy Foods International Ltd is seeking a high-performing Commercial Manager to lead and grow key major multiple retail accounts, with a particular focus on frozen and chilled product categories. This role will drive strategic growth, developing long-term partnerships and unlocking new opportunities within a fast-paced and competitive market.

You will play a critical role in managing existing accounts as well as developing new business across a wide range of categories, working closely with our manufacturing partners and customers to deliver growth.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, including a range of major multiples and discounters.
• Identify new opportunities for business growth with existing and new customers.
• Work closely with our manufacturing partners to effectively manage all aspects of business including commercial negotiations, tender submissions, new product development, logistics and stock planning.
• Deliver accurate forecasting, budgeting, and sales reporting.
• Build strong, long-term relationships with our manufacturing partners and customers.

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or similar role within FMCG retail.
• Strong track record of managing and growing chilled and/or frozen food categories.
• In-depth knowledge of the UK retail market, including key contacts in major multiple and discount retailers.
• Excellent commercial acumen and proven ability to influence at senior levels.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly self-motivated, with the ability to operate across several different categories.

• Established network within retail accounts.
• Understanding of category trends within frozen and chilled foods.

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus
• Company car / car allowance
• Pension scheme
• Opportunity to work in a number of different product categories
• Entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment with real scope for impact

McEvoy Foods International Ltd work on behalf of a number of carefully selected manufacturing partners, specialising in chilled and frozen categories for the retail, food service and manufacturing sectors. Our role is to represent our partners in the UK market, operating as a dedicated UK office to provide the support, resources and knowledge required to establish and build long term successful business in the UK market.