Commercial Manager - 18 Month FTC - Hybrid - Birmingham - New!
2 days ago
Birmingham
Commercial Manager 18-Month Fixed-Term Contract (Maternity Cover) Salary: £65,000 Hybrid Working - 1 Day a week An excellent opportunity has arisen for a high-calibre Commercial Manager to join a leading food manufacturing business on an 18-month maternity cover contract, with potential for permanency. This is a senior commercial role responsible for managing high-value, high-volume export sales across established UK B2B accounts and international markets. The successful candidate will take full ownership of a diverse export product portfolio including edible poultry products, by-products, and frozen and fresh turkey lines. Key Responsibilities • Deliver the agreed sales budget across multiple export product categories, • Manage and grow existing B2B export accounts, • Develop direct export business with international end-users, including product development where required, • Identify and secure new markets and new business opportunities, • Diversify customer base and export destinations to reduce market exposure risk, • Manage pricing, margins, KPIs, and commercial performance, • Monitor stock levels and coordinate closely with logistics and supply chain teams, • Ensure timely payments and effective credit control, • Manage customer relationships, complaints, and after-sales service, • Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and commercial analysis About You • Proven experience in export sales within food, FMCG, or logistics or similar sectors, • Strong commercial acumen with experience managing high-value, high-volume accounts, • Comfortable operating in a KPI-driven environment, • Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills, • Advanced Excel skills, • Food or poultry sector experience advantageous, • Additional languages desirable, • Full UK driving licence required If this role is of interest, please apply with your CV and a member of our team will get in touch!