Commercial Manager, Commercial Manager

Licensed sponsor Uxbridge Full-time Posted 1 hour ago

Location: Uxbridge (Fully Office-Based)

Travel Required

Make Your Mark. Drive Growth. Own the Customer.

At Pilgrim’s Europe, our continued commercial success is driving further investment in our team — and we’re now looking for a Commercial Manager to join us as part of our ongoing growth journey.

This is a newly created role, reflecting both the strength of our current performance and our ambition to accelerate growth across key customer accounts. As a result, you’ll be joining a high-performing, expanding commercial team, where your contribution will be visible, valued, and impactful from day one.

This is more than an account management role — it’s an opportunity to take full ownership of your customer business, influence strategic direction, and play a key role in shaping the next phase of our growth.

Working in line with our fully office-based, collaborative way of working, you’ll be at the centre of decision-making, partnering closely with cross-functional teams to deliver commercial excellence in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

Full ownership of P&L performance across your customer accounts
Developing and delivering Joint Business Plans (JBPs) aligned to customer and business objectives
Building strong relationships with senior stakeholders, acting as a trusted partner and internal customer champion
Leading commercial negotiations, including trading agreements and tender processes
Identifying opportunities to drive sales, margin, and market share growth
Owning customer strategies and wiring plans to maximise influence and impact
Evaluating and optimising promotional performance and ROI
Working cross-functionally with Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Customer Marketing to deliver aligned plans
Leading customer-focused NPD programmes, from concept through to launch, ensuring delivery against timelines and budgets
Using data and insight to inform decision making and unlock growth opportunities
Managing accurate forecasting, budgeting, and risk & opportunity pipelines
Representing your customer in internal planning meetings, ensuring full visibility of performance and service levels
Monitoring performance and customer satisfaction, taking proactive action to address risks
Driving continuous improvement in commercial processes and ways of working
Providing clear performance feedback across the business, ensuring teams understand their impact on customer success
Coaching and supporting less experienced team members, helping to build capability across the function

About You

You’re a commercially sharp, driven individual who combines strong analytical thinking with exceptional relationship management skills.

You’re comfortable owning results, influencing at all levels, and working in a fast-paced, collaborative office-based environment.

Essential

Proven experience in a Commercial / National Account / Key Account Management role within FMCG
Strong P&L ownership and commercial acumen
Excellent negotiation and influencing skills
A data-driven approach with strong forecasting and analytical capability
Advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Full driving licence and flexibility to travel

Desirable

Experience working with own label retailers
Degree qualification (or equivalent experience)
Experience using commercial systems and customer portals

Our Values — The Way We Work

At Pilgrim’s Europe, our values aren’t just words — they define how we operate every day:

Availability - We’re open, responsive, and ready to take on new challenges
Humility - We listen, collaborate, and respect every voice
Discipline - We deliver on our commitments, every time
Sincerity - We act with honesty and transparency
Simplicity - We focus on what truly matters
Ownership - We take responsibility and make things happen
Determination - We’re relentless in driving success

What You’ll Get In Return

The opportunity to take true ownership of high-value customer accounts
A role with real influence, where you can shape strategy and drive tangible results
A collaborative, high-performing culture aligned to Pilgrim’s Europe way of working
Clear visibility to senior stakeholders and opportunities for career progression
The chance to work cross-functionally with experienced commercial, marketing, and category teams
A business that invests in people development, coaching, and internal progression
Exposure to end-to-end commercial decision making, from NPD to customer strategy
A fast-paced environment where your impact is recognised and rewarded
Competitive salary and benefits package

Ready to Step Into a Bigger Role?

If you’re looking for a position where you can own your accounts, influence senior decisions, and directly impact business growth, this is your moment.
Join a business that is growing, investing, and backing its people — and where your ambition, ideas, and results will genuinely shape what comes next.
👉 Bring your commercial edge. Bring your drive. Bring your ambition.
👉 Apply now and be part of Pilgrim’s Europe’s next phase of growth.