Job Description

JOB PURPOSE

Support the Senior Commercial Manager to exploit the potential growth within the UK market and to provide support in the day-to-day management of accounts to deliver profitable business with excellent service levels and targeted growth. You will have involvement and influence on Account Management as well as day-to-day commercial administration, internal & external forecasting, and customer interaction. You will be the key point of contact and help with the project management for all NPD projects. Support the Snr Commercial Manager or Commercial Manager with timely account updates, reports, S&OP, and revenue management.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

P+L responsibility for a defined account leading to the growth of our brands in line with business objectives. Daily commercial contact for Accounts . Work with marketing to develop and implement the strongest possible customer plans including instore and online activation plans. Effective evaluation of promotional performance and developing recommendations to maximise promotional effectiveness. Reporting and Data analysis and creating action plans with the Snr or Commercial Manager accordingly. Supply chain reporting, including stock and shortage issues within the relevant business areas . Liaising with supply site planners to ensure full CSL. Project Management NPD critical paths. Weekly Forecasting - internal / external. Manages a proportion of customer admin for specific accounts, including promotional nominations and EPOS analysis. Assisting the Snr/Commercial Manager in the delivery of joint business plans. Support the SCM/CM to deliver sustainable channel growth. Building and maintaining internal and external customer relations. Champion the customer within the Pilgrims Europe business. Timely provision of information to the wider business units. Commercial administration support.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Experience in Food Manufacturing. Commercial Acumen. Analytical Skills. Confident in presenting to both internal and external parties. Strong communication skills. Self-motivated with a can-do approach to achieve results. Ability to work under pressure. High level of business and personal integrity. Computer literate with strong knowledge/use of Microsoft office suite.

Desirable

Experience of dealing with major customers.
Experience within a commercial environment? Experience of delivering against customer specific targets. Project management experience. Negotiation skills/experience. Food Development and/or marketing experience.


Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim's Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.


We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.