Commercial Manager – Food

Company: The Oval Partnership
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Now Hiring: Retail Account Manager

Sector: Food / FMCG

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you a commercially savvy, relationship-driven individual ready to take ownership of a major retail account?

We’re on the lookout for a Retail Account Manager to lead the commercial strategy and category development for a key retail customer, managing everything from NPD to sales analysis, and building strong relationships that drive long-term growth.

What you’ll be doing:

Own the commercial relationship & full P&L for a leading retail account

Identify growth opportunities and lead category development

Use data & insights to drive strategic decisions

Manage the full project lifecycle — from NPD sessions to critical paths

Collaborate cross-functionally with NPD, Technical, and Commercial teams

Forecast, analyse, and optimise sales performance

Deliver quarterly business reviews & range analysis

Seek out new retail and foodservice opportunities

What you’ll bring:

Strong commercial acumen and experience managing retail accounts

A proactive, data-led approach to sales and category management

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Experience working cross-functionally in fast-paced FMCG or food environments

A hands-on attitude and hunger to grow the account

Ready to take your career to the next level in a business that values entrepreneurial thinking and strong client partnerships?

Apply now or get in touch with the team to learn more

Seniority level

  • Seniority level

    Not Applicable

Employment type

  • Employment type

    Full-time

Job function

  • Job function

    Sales and Business Development

  • Industries

    Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Wholesale Import and Export, and Food and Beverage Retail

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Posted: February 16th, 2026