Commercial Controller- Foodservice and Retail - Michael Page Sales : Job Details

• You will Drive the sales strategy whilst owning a portfolio of key foodservice and retail accounts ( Brakes, Bidfood, as well as top four grocers and discounters)

• Develop and deliver customer-specific Joint Business Plans, driving listings, pricing, promotional campaigns, and NPD launches and manage a team of 2 BDM's

Client Details

My client is a family owned premium food manufacturing business steeped in heritage supplying into the foodservice and retail channels.

Description

As Commerical Controller - Foodservice and Retail

• You will own a portfolio of key foodservice and retail accounts ( Brakes, Bidfood, as well as top four grocers and discounters)

• Develop and deliver customer-specific Joint Business Plans, driving listings, pricing, promotional campaigns, and NPD launches

• Monitor and forecast performance (volume, margin); own P&L with regular commercial reviews

• Build deep, strategic relationships-from senior buyers to field team members

• Stay on top of market trends, competitor activities, and logistics/distribution to strengthen propositions

• Develop a team of 2 BDM's

Profile

• Experience managing major foodservice/wholesale accounts for a food manufacturer

• Strong negotiation, JBP creation, margin optimisation, P&L ownership

• From C-suite buyers to ops teams, you influence with clarity, empathy, and strategic insight

• New business focus with knowledge of the route to market

• You work closely with marketing, NPD, supply chain, and leadership to ensure flawless execution

Job Offer

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid/home-working with flexibility - North West Based Office - 2 days per week

• A friendly, supportive environment-shaped by family values and a passion for food