Your new company

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and rapidly growing FMCG business that supplies premium food brands to the retail and convenience sector across Ireland. With a strong reputation for quality and innovation, the company has experienced significant growth in recent years and has ambitious plans to double turnover in the next three years. Operating from a modern Belfast base, they manage a lean, dynamic team and pride themselves on delivering exceptional service to a network of leading retail partners.

Your new role

As Commercial Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company’s commercial strategy and ensuring profitability across key categories. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and sitting on the senior leadership team, you will oversee both sales and purchasing functions, managing supplier relationships, pricing strategies, and promotional activity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing key customer accounts, including pricing, rebates, and promotional agreements.

• Implementing supplier price changes and ensuring accurate product and pricing data across internal systems and customer portals.

• Driving margin performance and identifying revenue opportunities through supplier negotiations and marketing initiatives.

• Overseeing stock management to balance availability and minimise waste.

• Introducing new product ranges to complement existing offerings and support growth.

• Leading the commercial team, including sales and distribution personnel, to achieve company targets.

• Organising trade events and ensuring compliance with customer and legislative requirements.

• This is a hands-on role that requires strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• Proven experience in a similar commercial or trading role within FMCG, ideally with exposure to the retail convenience sector.
• Strong understanding of pricing, margin management, and supplier negotiations.
• Excellent communication, numeracy, and organisational skills.
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a small, high-performing team.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £60,000+ (dependent on experience).
• Monday–Friday working hours (8am–4pm).
• 28 days annual leave and company pension.
• The opportunity to join a growing business at a senior level and make a real impact on its future success.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Matthew McArthur on 07841581966.

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