Senior Commercial Manager - Fresh Produce

A senior fresh produce commercial role with real customer ownership, strong brand credibility and a package.Senior Commercial Manager - Fresh Produce (12-18 month FTC)London areaHybrid working - 3 days onsite, typically Tuesday to Thursday12-18 month fixed-term contractUp to 80,000 DOE + 5,250 car allowance + 15% bonusThe OpportunityThis is a senior commercial role with a leading fresh produce business, supporting its operation across key customer accounts.You''ll be stepping into an established customer base, taking ownership of account performance, pricing, customer relationships, margin delivery and commercial planning. It is a maternity cover contract expected to run for 12-18 months, with potential for the role to become permanent if it works well for both sides.This would suit someone who knows the pace of fresh produce and enjoys a role where customer relationships, commercial judgement and operational delivery all matter.Key ResponsibilitiesYou''ll take ownership of a portfolio of customer accounts across key sides of the business, working closely with internal teams to deliver customer service, sales, margin and profitable growth.Key areas of focus will include:Managing and developing key customer relationships across multiple channelsLeading pricing discussions, commercial negotiations and contract renewalsManaging customer PandLs, account plans, risks, opportunities and growth plansWorking closely with procurement, operations, technical and finance to ensure ..... full job details .....