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Senior Commercial Manager Grocery - Remote ContractINTRO:Henderson Brown is delighted to announce an exclusive partnership with a renowned UK Manufacturer. Our client has a legacy of providing the high-quality products within FMCG made from the finest ingredients straight into UK retail. OVERVIEW:This role is going to be challenging as well as extremely rewarding, you'll be required to be the leading figure on a number of accounts with a category-leading brand and business. They are an extremely professional operation with strong supply routes internationally and, specifically and importantly, the UK. They have strong future growth potential therefore, this brand new role has been signed off as a consequence of this increased need and desire for growth. The individual will need not only to be a first-rate commercial manager who understands brands, but also someone who has the ability to push ahead with new customers and build new business.As a result, they are being quite specific in whom they are looking for, first class commercial management skills are taken as read, but they want energy, they want enthusiasm and they want someone who is knowledgeable of the grocery sector and can deal not only with day to day account management issues with existing customers but someone who can spot other opportunities with new customers and develop the strategy to engage with these further. You will have a history of sound judgment in this channel and be able to develop relationships quickly with potentially a new number of buyers, all with different requirements. PERSON SPEC:We are looking for someone who has extensive experience within FMCG, specifically grocery customers such as Tesco and JS, can learn and read the market fast, and problem-solve at speed, you will need to think laterally, and make rational decisions quickly, communicating effectively with both internal and external stakeholders to push through business and bring results.Authenticity will be at the core of this individual, coupled with an incredible desire to succeed and a genuine nature, to support the overall development of their new employer as well as a future team.ATTRIBUTES: Holds the following values- hard working, high principles, committed, team player Excellent people management background Results focused, strong track record of delivering positive results and improvements Confident but with a strong level of self-awareness Background in branded sales Experience on new business into retail Excellent communicator- (Listener as well as talker) Strong FMCG food background Quick learner CreativeWHAT'S ON OFFER:Not only does this role offer a rewarding and fulfilling environment but also a highly competitive salary and strong benefits package.If interested in the above opportunity, please reach out to James Grant for a confidential discussion.James.grant@hendbrown.comMobile: 07881388463Office: 01733235111