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 package
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing, values-driven FMCG business
• High level of ownership and visibility within a commercially focused leadership role
• Opportunity to work with purpose-led products and make a tangible business impact
• London-based office location (2 days a week) with flexible travel opportunities
• Other travel requirements across the UK

Key Commercial Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop relationships with sales agencies
• Drive sales growth across all OOH spaces
• Monitor sales performance and provide support when necessary
• Support and lead negotiations with national accounts and key customers
• Build and execute joint business plans to strengthen customer partnerships
• Partner closely with marketing teams to align customer strategies with brand plans
• Support trade marketing initiatives, activations and promotional campaigns
• Use understanding of industry to guide and develop strategies

Ideal Commercial Manager Qualities:

• Experienced drinks FMCG person with a passion for the industry
• Strong understanding of managing multiple sales channels
• Experience managing wholesaler relationships
• Proven experience managing distributors, agencies or third-party sales partners
• 4+ years’ experience across sales, account management or commercial roles
• Experience managing national account relationships and customer partnerships
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including P&L ownership and budget management
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and commercially driven mindset
• Passion for working within purpose-led or challenger brands
• Flexibility for occasional UK travel

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

COREcruitment is an international recruitment agency specialising in the service industry across the following sectors: - H.R. – Finance – Executive Search - Leisure – Fitness – Visitors Attractions - Events – Venues - Hotels – Coworking – Estate – Private Residences - Technology – Facilities Management – Property - Food Service – Care Services – FMCG - Retail – QSR - Chefs – Restaurants - Pubs – Bars - High-end - Members Clubs - Luxury Travel - Private Dining & Concierge - Food Hygiene - Health & Safety - Supermarket - Delivery - Supply Chain - Warehousing - Food Manufacturing