Commercial Manager – Fresh Food

About the role

The Commercial Manager – Fresh Food will lead the commercial strategy for all Fresh Food categories, including Produce, Bakery, Delicatessen, Meat, Poultry, Seafood and Dairy. You will be responsible for driving sales growth, profitability and product quality while ensuring an exceptional customer experience across all stores.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute the commercial strategy for Fresh Food to meet sales, margin and growth targets.
• Manage category assortment, pricing, promotions and seasonal plans.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local and international suppliers, negotiating contracts, investment plans and promotional funding.
• Monitor category performance metrics such as sales, gross margin, waste, shrinkage, stock availability and inventory turnover.
• Ensure all Fresh Food products comply with quality, food safety and regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Operations, Quality and Store teams to optimise product availability and execution.
• Analyse market trends, consumer behaviour and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Food Science, Supply Chain or a related field.
• 5‑7 years of experience in Fresh Food commercial, category management, buying or merchandising within retail, hyper‑markets, supermarkets or FMCG.
• Strong knowledge of Fresh Food categories, sourcing practices and supplier management.
• Proven experience in commercial negotiations, category planning, pricing and promotional management.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and leadership abilities.

Required skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

What we offer

• A friendly, positive work environment with a diverse team of over 45,000 colleagues.
• Opportunities to contribute to a leading regional retailer with a strong brand reputation.
• Career development within a company focused on creating memorable experiences.