Commercial Account Manager
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 24 April 2026
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Location: London (site-based with travel as required)
Salary: £45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
An established and growing food manufacturing business is seeking a Commercial Manager to take ownership of a high-value portfolio within the foodservice sector.
This is a key commercial role offering full responsibility for a £4 million P&L, with a strong emphasis on developing long-term customer partnerships while driving sustainable revenue growth.
The business operates in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment and is looking for a commercially focused individual who can balance relationship management with new business development.
The Role
This is a relationship-led position, with approximately 70% account management and 30% business development.
You will manage a portfolio of key accounts, acting as the primary point of contact across a large and complex stakeholder network. Alongside this, you will identify and convert new business opportunities within the foodservice market.
Working cross-functionally with internal teams including NPD, operations, and supply chain, you will ensure customer requirements are delivered effectively while maximising commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Full ownership of a £4m P&L, delivering against revenue and profitability targets
* Develop and grow existing key accounts through strategic account planning
* Manage a large stakeholder network (200+ contacts across multiple accounts)
* Build strong, long-term relationships with customers at all levels
* Identify and secure new business opportunities within foodservice
* Lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions
* Collaborate internally to deliver customer requirements and product launches
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity to drive growth
* Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and commercial insights
About You
* Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Account Manager role within foodservice or food manufacturing
* Strong track record of growing and developing key accounts
* Experience managing P&L responsibility
* Comfortable managing a high volume of stakeholders
* Experience balancing account management and business development
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
* Proactive, results-driven, and relationship-focused
* Based in or around London, with flexibility to travel
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary aligned to experience
* Opportunity to own and develop a significant account portfolio
* High level of autonomy in a commercially critical role
* Exposure to a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
* Clear opportunities for long-term career progression
Location: London (site-based with travel as required)
Salary: £45,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus
Contract: Permanent
The Opportunity
An established and growing food manufacturing business is seeking a Commercial Manager to take ownership of a high-value portfolio within the foodservice sector.
This is a key commercial role offering full responsibility for a £4 million P&L, with a strong emphasis on developing long-term customer partnerships while driving sustainable revenue growth.
The business operates in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment and is looking for a commercially focused individual who can balance relationship management with new business development.
The Role
This is a relationship-led position, with approximately 70% account management and 30% business development.
You will manage a portfolio of key accounts, acting as the primary point of contact across a large and complex stakeholder network. Alongside this, you will identify and convert new business opportunities within the foodservice market.
Working cross-functionally with internal teams including NPD, operations, and supply chain, you will ensure customer requirements are delivered effectively while maximising commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Full ownership of a £4m P&L, delivering against revenue and profitability targets
* Develop and grow existing key accounts through strategic account planning
* Manage a large stakeholder network (200+ contacts across multiple accounts)
* Build strong, long-term relationships with customers at all levels
* Identify and secure new business opportunities within foodservice
* Lead commercial negotiations and contract discussions
* Collaborate internally to deliver customer requirements and product launches
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity to drive growth
* Provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and commercial insights
About You
* Proven experience in a Commercial Manager or Account Manager role within foodservice or food manufacturing
* Strong track record of growing and developing key accounts
* Experience managing P&L responsibility
* Comfortable managing a high volume of stakeholders
* Experience balancing account management and business development
* Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
* Proactive, results-driven, and relationship-focused
* Based in or around London, with flexibility to travel
What’s On Offer
* Competitive salary aligned to experience
* Opportunity to own and develop a significant account portfolio
* High level of autonomy in a commercially critical role
* Exposure to a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
* Clear opportunities for long-term career progression