HEAD OF COMMERCIAL / COMMERCIAL DIRECTOR – AVAILABLE
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We are working confidentially with a highly experienced senior commercial professional who is currently exploring their next career opportunity within the UK fresh produce, food manufacturing and FMCG sectors.
With over 15 years of experience across major UK retail, foodservice, QSR and B2B markets, this candidate offers an excellent combination of commercial leadership, strategic account management, business development and new product innovation.
Having most recently held a Head of Commercial position within a major UK food manufacturing business, this professional has an impressive track record of delivering revenue growth, improving profitability and leading successful commercial teams.
NEXT ROLE
This candidate is interested in discussing senior commercial leadership opportunities where they can utilise their extensive industry knowledge, established retail relationships and strategic experience to drive profitable business growth.
Potential Roles:
- Commercial Director
- Head of Commercial
- Sales Director
- Senior Commercial Manager
- Head of Sales
- Commercial & Category Director
Sector: Fresh Produce / Food Manufacturing / FMCG / Retail / Foodservice
Location: Gloucestershire – open to discussing suitable opportunities
Availability: Open to confidential discussions immediately
Salary Expectations: £100,000+ Basic + Bonus / Commission
COMMERCIAL & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
- Over 15 years of experience within the UK food and fresh produce industry
- Senior leadership of Sales, Category and NPD departments
- Management and development of commercial teams
- Extensive experience managing major UK retail customer relationships
- Commercial strategy development and business growth
- Full P&L responsibility for major customer accounts
- Commercial negotiations, tenders and pricing agreements
- Category management, consumer insights and joint business planning
- New product development and private-label innovation
- Cross-functional leadership across Procurement, Operations, Technical and Finance
COMMERCIAL TRACK RECORD
This candidate has consistently demonstrated an ability to deliver strong commercial results within competitive food manufacturing and fresh produce markets.
Key achievements include:
- Increased strategic customer account sales by 30% year-on-year
- Successfully launched a new private-label brand generating over £1 million in first-year sales
- Managed major retail customer accounts worth approximately £50 million
- Delivered 10% sales growth across key customer accounts
Their ability to combine strategic commercial leadership with strong retail relationships, product innovation and a practical understanding of food manufacturing operations makes them particularly valuable to ambitious businesses looking to strengthen their senior management teams.
INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE & EXPERTISE
- Fresh Produce & Prepared Vegetables
- Food Manufacturing & Processing
- Major UK Retail & Supermarket Supply
- FMCG & Private-Label Products
- Foodservice & QSR Markets
- Category Management & Product Innovation
- Commercial Strategy & Profitability Improvement
- Senior Team Leadership & Development
YOUR NEXT HIRE COULD ALREADY BE TALKING TO US
At Talent Agri, we work confidentially with experienced professionals across UK agriculture, fresh produce and food manufacturing who are actively considering their next career move.
If your business is looking to strengthen its commercial leadership team, contact us to discuss this candidate and arrange a confidential introduction.
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07491 749653
Candidate requirements
All applicants must hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role applied for. Candidates must also have the legal right to work in the UK or hold a valid visa permitting employment.
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