Commercial Manager (Remote)
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Nationwide · Permanent · Remote working
Commercial Manager - Fresh Produce
UK & International Markets | Spalding (Hybrid) | £40,000-£70,000 + Uncapped Earning Potential
If you're an ambitious fresh produce sales professional with an established network of customers and suppliers, this is an opportunity to make a real impact in a rapidly growing global business. With the freedom to bring in your own business, develop new markets and directly influence your earning potential, this is a role for someone who wants more than just another sales position.
What's in it for you
- £40,000-£70,000 basic salary, depending on the value you can bring to the business.
- A highly attractive, tiered commission scheme.
- Flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK.
- Ideally 1-2 days per week in the Spalding office, with flexibility around this.
- The opportunity to build and develop your own customer portfolio.
- Exposure to both UK and international fresh produce markets.
- A genuinely entrepreneurial environment where your contribution and commercial success will be recognised.
- The chance to join a business experiencing significant year-on-year growth.
What you'll be doing (and why you'll enjoy it)
- Driving new business: Using your existing network and industry relationships to develop new retail and wholesale accounts across the UK and international markets.
- Developing customer relationships: Building long-term partnerships with wholesalers, retailers, importers and distributors.
- Selling a diverse range of fresh produce: Working across key categories, particularly grapes, alongside a wider range of fruit and vegetables.
- Utilising your supplier network: Ideally getting involved in procurement, identifying new suppliers and securing competitive sourcing opportunities to support business growth.
- Taking ownership: Having the autonomy to develop your own sales strategy, manage your pipeline and make a tangible difference to the company's commercial performance.
This isn't a role where you'll simply inherit a handful of accounts and maintain the status quo. The business wants someone who can come in with a bang, bring their own customer and supplier relationships and actively create new revenue streams.
What you'll need
- A strong track record in fresh produce sales, ideally with at least 10 years' experience within the industry.
- Evidence of successfully winning new business and developing profitable customer relationships within the UK market.
- An established network of customers and/or suppliers within fresh produce, ideally including wholesale contacts.
- A good understanding of international fresh produce markets, import/export processes and supply chains.
- An entrepreneurial mindset, with the confidence and drive to identify opportunities and turn them into commercial success.
- The ability to work autonomously, take ownership and make things happen without needing to be micromanaged.
Experience in fresh produce procurement would be a distinct advantage, although the priority is finding someone with a strong commercial sales background and the ability to generate new business.
What next?
For an informal chat, call Georgie on (phone number removed), email (url removed) , or drop me a message on LinkedIn.
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