Commercial Manager – B Corp Certified Soft Drinks Business – London – up to £50,000

My client is a different kind of soft drinks company. Not only are they an award-winning and purpose-led soft drinks business operating in a super competitive space but also, their products just taste amazing. Oh, they are B Corp certified as well.

With sustainability, ethical sourcing and positive social impact at the heart of its mission, the company has built a strong reputation for combining high-quality RTDs with meaningful change and delicious taste!

They are on the lookout for an experienced Commercial Sales Manager with 4+ years’ experience selling into the OOH channels across London. Someone who knows how to open doors, win business and nurture that business. Someone with high energy and a hunter mentality. Someone who manages multiple relationships with purpose.

Every day is different and being part of this team will give you real value!

What the Commercial Manager Role Offers:

• Competitive salary package
• Up to 10% annual bonus
• Opportunity to join a fast-growing, values-driven FMCG business
• High level of ownership and visibility within a commercially focused leadership role
• Opportunity to work with purpose-led products and make a tangible business impact
• London-based office location (2 days a week) with flexible travel opportunities
• Other travel requirements across the UK

Key Commercial Manager Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop relationships with sales agencies
• Drive sales growth across all OOH spaces
• Monitor sales performance and provide support when necessary
• Support and lead negotiations with national accounts and key customers
• Build and execute joint business plans to strengthen customer partnerships
• Partner closely with marketing teams to align customer strategies with brand plans
• Support trade marketing initiatives, activations and promotional campaigns
• Use understanding of industry to guide and develop strategies

Ideal Commercial Manager Qualities:

• Experienced drinks FMCG person with a passion for the industry
• Strong understanding of managing multiple sales channels
• Experience managing wholesaler relationships
• Proven experience managing distributors, agencies or third-party sales partners
• 4+ years’ experience across sales, account management or commercial roles
• Experience managing national account relationships and customer partnerships
• Strong financial and commercial acumen, including P&L ownership and budget management
• Entrepreneurial, proactive and commercially driven mindset
• Passion for working within purpose-led or challenger brands
• Flexibility for occasional UK travel

If you are interested in having a chat about this role, please forward updated CV’s to Rupert at COREcruitmentor call 0207 790 2666.