Commercial Manager Foodservice
Location: London (site-based with travel as required)
Salary: £45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
An established and growing food manufacturing business is seeking a Commercial Manager to take ownership of a high-value portfolio within the foodservice sector.
This is a key commercial role offering full responsibility for a £4 million P&L, with a strong emphasis on developing long-term customer partnerships while driving sustainable revenue growth.
The business operates in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment and is looking for a commercially focused individual who can balance relationship management with new business development.
The Role
This is a relationship-led position, with approximately 70% account management and 30% business development.
You will manage a portfolio of key accounts, acting as the primary point of contact across a large and complex stakeholder network. Alongside this, you will identify and convert new business opportunities within the foodservice market.
Working cross-functionally with internal teams including NPD, operations, and supply chain, you will ensure customer requirements are delivered effectively while maximising commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Full ownership of a £4m P&L, delivering against revenue and profitability targets
- Develop and grow existing key accounts through strategic account planning
- Manage a large stakeholder network (200+ contacts across multiple accounts)
- Build strong, long-term relationships with customers at all levels
- Identify and secure new business opportunities within foodservice
- Lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions
- Collaborate internally to deliver customer requirements and product launches
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to drive growth
- Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and commercial insights
About You
- Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Account Manager role within foodservice or food manufacturing
- Strong track record of growing and developing key accounts
- Experience managing P&L responsibility
- Comfortable managing a high volume of stakeholders
- Experience balancing account management and business development
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Proactive, results-driven, and relationship-focused
- Based in or around London, with flexibility to travel
What s On Offer
- Competitive salary aligned to experience
- Opportunity to own and develop a significant account portfolio
- High level of autonomy in a commercially critical role
- Exposure to a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
- Clear opportunities for long-term career progression