Commercial Manager- food manufacturing -Trent, Staffordshire

Commercial Manager

£45,000 - £55,000 + car allowance, bonus scheme

Stoke-on-Trent area

Food Manufacturing

Job

This company works on behalf of carefully selected manufacturing partners, specialising in chilled and frozen categories for the retail, food service and manufacturing sectors. It represents its partners in the UK market and operates as a dedicated UK office to provide support, resources and knowledge required to establish and build long‑term successful business.

You will play a critical role in expanding the partner’s footprint across the food service sector, working closely with manufacturing partners and customers to deliver growth.

• Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts, including wholesalers, buying groups, restaurant chains and manufacturers.
• Identify new opportunities for business growth with existing and new customers.
• Work closely with 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 manufacturing partners and customers.

• Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or similar role within food service or FMCG, with a strong track record of managing and growing chilled and/or frozen food categories.
• In‑depth knowledge of the UK food service market, including traditional wholesale, QSR, restaurant chains and contract caterers.
• 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.
• Ideally you have an established network within food service buying groups and accounts plus an understanding of category trends within frozen and chilled convenience, ingredients or prepared foods.

The Commercial Manager’s package includes a bonus scheme, car allowance and pension scheme. This is a Monday to Friday office‑based role with a hybrid element.