Commercial Manager

Commercial Manager – Leading Soft Drink business – London – Up to £45,000 plus package

We're partnering with an exciting, innovative and fast-growing soft drinks business that is challenging convention and making a real impact across the UK market. With a 10 year history in the business, this product is a known name across Casual Dining, QSR and OOH channels – along with a strong ethical and sustainable impact.

As Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving distribution, sales and brand visibility across the Out of Home landscape. You'll be responsible for managing and developing strategic relationships with wholesale and route-to-market partners, while identifying and securing new business opportunities across casual dining groups, independent QSR operators, food-to-go outlets and other high-potential channels.

This is a highly visible role within the business, combining account management, new business development and brand activation to deliver sustainable growth.

What this business offers:

• A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses, including travel allowances and expenses.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• A collaborative and supportive work culture. Hybrid working with 2 days per week in a London office.

Commercial Manager responsibilities include:

• Manage and develop relationships with key wholesale and route-to-market partners.
• Drive distribution and sales growth across the Out of Home sector.
• Identify, target and win new business opportunities within casual dining, independent QSR and food-to-go channels.
• Build and execute joint business plans with key partners.
• Collaborate closely with marketing and leadership teams to maximise brand visibility and customer engagement.
• Represent the business at industry trade shows, exhibitions and customer events.
• Deliver compelling customer presentations and support commercial activations.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and customer opportunities to identify growth areas.
• Maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities and deliver against ambitious growth targets.

The Ideal Commercial Manager candidate:

• Proven experience managing wholesale and route-to-market partners within FMCG, foodservice or beverages.
• A strong track record of winning and developing new business.
• Experience working across Out of Home channels, including casual dining, QSR, food-to-go or convenience.
• Excellent relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Confidence presenting to customers and stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience supporting trade shows, industry events and customer activations.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and convert growth opportunities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and the ability to work autonomously.

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to [email protected]

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