Position Overview & Specifications

This opportunity is a great chance to work for a leading branded UK food manufacturer. As the Commercial Executive you will report to the Commercial Controller and will be supporting the National Account Managers and Controller with internal and external customer and stakeholder liaison.

The Commercial Executive will be responsible for the provision of general account support to deliver customer projects and as required to deliver the customer account plans, Bernard Matthews commercial strategy and specific customer projects.

Main Duties of the Commercial Executive:

Contribute and be responsible for the team delivery of commercial customer objectives
Event management (eg new product launches, promotions delisting etc)
Data and business plan analysis
Forecasting
Customer relationships
Critical team member responsible for driving the Bernard Matthews brand and retailer brand
Ensure timely and accurate communication delivered to customers
Work closely with the sales team, marketing team to forecast new products and de-lists to ensure minimum write off costs and procurement efficiencies
Prepare reports and maintain spreadsheets

Knowledge and Skills:

Organisational and prioritisation
Ability to analyse data and identify drivers, trends and opportunities, and utilise excellent decision-making ‘Best in class’ Customer Relationship Management
Hungry for success and positive results driven
Excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills (written and verbal)
Understanding of the retail grocery market and relevant retailer positioning and strategy
Ability to demonstrate category and consumer rationales of solutions tailored to specific retailers
Commercial awareness
Team-focussed - participation and influencing skills
Advanced PC skills including ability to use Microsoft Office programs and bespoke internet applications

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000.00 per year

Benefits: