Hybrid Commercial Manager na Dunbia

Are you a dynamic commercial leader with a passion for fresh Protein and a proven record of driving growth with major retailers?

This is your opportunity to own and shape a national retail account, working at the heart of a thriving food business that values entrepreneurial flair and strategic thinking.

We are looking for a dynamic & driven Commercial Manager to take our business forward.

• Lead a flagship national retailer account, developing and executing strategic growth plans with the support of a high-performing customer team.
• Build and nurture senior-level relationships with buyers and key stakeholders, becoming the go-to ambassador for both your client and our business.
• Drive profitable sales and deliver commercial success, managing P&L, achieving revenue and margin targets, and identifying new opportunities for growth and diversification.
• Negotiate and close high-value contracts, ensuring the business offer meets evolving customer needs and market trends.
• Collaborate cross functionally with supply chain, operations, and marketing to deliver seamless service and innovative solutions through NPD.
• Champion operational excellence, implementing processes and systems that improve efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure best-in-class service delivery.
• Analyse market data & trends to inform pricing, product positioning, and promotional strategies, keeping the business ahead in a fast-moving sector.
• Travel 2-3 times per month to your customer’s site, building strong operational partnerships.

Essential:

• Fresh protein sector experience, knowing the category, the challenges, and the opportunities.
• Track record of exceeding targets in a high-pressure commercial environment, ideally with national retail accounts.
• Exceptional relationship builder - outgoing, persuasive and enthusiastic.
• Strategic and analytical mindset - you use data to drive decisions and spot growth opportunities others miss.
• Skilled negotiator with strong financial acumen.
• Entrepreneurial energy - initiative, driven.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and the wider Microsoft Suite.

Desirable:

• Experience negotiating and closing contracts with national retailers.
• Previous experience in fresh protein management. 

This is a great opportunity to develop in a business where your ideas, ambition, and commercial instinct will drive real impact.

Benefits: 

• Enhanced Holiday
• Free On-Site Car Carking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance Cover
• Discounted Staff Shop
• Phone and Car Insurance Perks
• Free Health Surveillance
• Ongoing Training and Progression Opportunities
• Employee Engagement Activities
• Give Aways (Free meat seasonally)
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Death in Service scheme

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