Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – B Corp Certified Soft Drinks Business – London – up to £50,000

My client is a different kind of soft drinks company. Not only are they an award-winning and purpose-led soft drinks business operating in a super competitive space but also, their products just taste amazing. Oh, they are B Corp certified as well.

With sustainability, ethical sourcing and positive social impact at the heart of its mission, the company has built a strong reputation for combining high-quality RTDs with meaningful change and delicious taste!

They are on the lookout for an experienced Commercial Sales Manager with 4+ years’ experience selling into the OOH channels across London. Someone who knows how to open doors, win business and nurture that business. Someone with high energy and a hunter mentality. Someone who manages multiple relationships with purpose.

Every day is different and being part of this team will give you real value!

What the Commercial Manager Role Offers:

Competitive salary packageUp to 10% annual bonusOpportunity to join a fast-growing, values-driven FMCG businessHigh level of ownership and visibility within a commercially focused leadership roleOpportunity to work with purpose-led products and make a tangible business impactLondon-based office location (2 days a week) with flexible travel opportunitiesOther travel requirements across the UK

Key Commercial Manager Responsibilities:

Manage and develop relationships with sales agenciesDrive sales growth across all OOH spacesMonitor sales performance and provide support when necessarySupport and lead negotiations with national accounts and key customersBuild and execute joint business plans to strengthen customer partnershipsPartner closely with marketing teams to align customer strategies with brand plansSupport trade marketing initiatives, activations and promotional campaignsUse understanding of industry to guide and develop strategies

Ideal Commercial Manager Qualities:

Experienced drinks FMCG person with a passion for the industryStrong understanding of managing multiple sales channelsExperience managing wholesaler relationshipsProven experience managing distributors, agencies or third-party sales partners4+ years’ experience across sales, account management or commercial rolesExperience managing national account relationships and customer partnershipsStrong financial and commercial acumen, including P&L ownership and budget managementEntrepreneurial, proactive and commercially driven mindsetPassion for working within purpose-led or challenger brandsFlexibility for occasional UK travel

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Rupert at COREcruitmentor call 0207 790 2666.