Commercial Manager in Feltham

Who Are We?

Tanpopo Japanese Food is a well-established food manufacturing business based in Feltham who have been operating for just under 30 years.

Due to increased business demand and expansion , there is now an exciting opportunity to join the Sales team as a Commercial Manager.

(This role is office/field based)

As our new Commercial Manager your role will include:

· Work with MD to establish direction by developing strategies for attaining short, medium and long term goals

· Develop and implement agreed Sales strategy that delivers growth of volume and profit

· Develop and implement Strategic Category plans for key accounts

· Plan and negotiate promotional plans to drive profitable incremental sales

· Lead the day-to-day running of the Sales team and effectively manage the Sales Executives (2 direct reports)

· Work closely with Marketing to develop commercially viable promos/JBP activity

· Manage internal stakeholders and communicate your plans effectively to prepare all areas of the business

· Play a lead role in generating business development opportunities in new categories

Skills and experience required:

· Relevant experience within a similar role within an FMGC, ideally food

· Experience in scaling SMEs would be advantageous

· Passionate about Japanese food

· Very strong written communication skills

· A comprehensive knowledge of all commercial aspects of food manufacturing

· ‘Can do’ attitude and real drive to achieve growth

· Strong commercial knowledge with established relationships and experience with major retailers (Big 4 and beyond!

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· Strong presentation skills

· A team player with a flexible approach to work

· Organisational and project management skills to assist with project priorities

Must have a full UK drivers license

What we can offer you:

· £45,000-£55,000 Based on experience

· Annual targeted bonus

· Increased holiday scheme

· Free parking

· Discounted sushi!