Commercial Manager

Job: Commercial Manager (FTC)
Location: London Fitzroy

Why Greencore?

Following the combination with Bakkavor in January 2026, we're one of the UK's leading creators of convenience food, driven by a simple purpose: to make everyday taste better.

As a vibrant and fast-moving business, we're proud to employ over 28,000 talented colleagues across 36 manufacturing sites and 21 distribution depots in the UK and the US. Together, we bring delicious food to life. Our products cover every meal occasion from breakfast through to dinner and dessert, with lunch and snacking in between. In FY25, our shared passion helped us achieve combined revenues of approximately £4bn.

Our extensive direct to store (DTS) network, with 17 depots across the UK, allows us to deliver fresh and frozen food both our own and from trusted partners to thousands of stores every day, ensuring consumers enjoy the very best, whenever and wherever they shop.

Role Purpose:

To support the delivery of the Tesco Atlas programme by managing the commercial activity within the relevant category. The role integrates fully within the Tesco category team to coordinate commercial projects from concept through to launch, ensuring delivery against commercial KPIs and supporting the creation of high value Buy, Move, Grow commercial projects.

The role works closely with Tesco Development, Technical, Brand and Supplier teams to ensure projects progress smoothly through the Tesco process while maintaining confidentiality under the Atlas programme NDA.

Key Accountabilities:
Manage commercial projects across the Atlas programme from concept through to launch, ensuring delivery against agreed milestones, KPIs, and customer expectations.
Coordinate commercial critical paths by aligning supplier and Tesco timelines and ensuring all stakeholders are informed and engaged.
Deliver commercial activities including strategic category reviews, milestone presentations, and PGR processes with senior stakeholders.
Lead cost optimisation and "Buy For Less" initiatives by identifying efficiencies with suppliers and supply chain teams.
Oversee new product setup processes to ensure accurate and efficient product launches.
Track, forecast, and report commercial metrics and financial implications associated with Atlas projects.
Lead merchandising and launch planning activities to maximise successful in-store product launches.
Manage project documentation, milestone records, launch materials, and internal communications to required standards.
Build and maintain strong supplier and Tesco relationships to support commercial trade plans and product review activity.
Support launch readiness activities including pre-production meetings, product submissions, and launch preparation.
Ensure compliance with Tesco policies, Business Code of Conduct, and Atlas NDA confidentiality requirements What We're Looking For:
Commercially astute with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
Experience managing category, commercial, or retail projects with proven KPI delivery.
Strong presentation and communication skills, including working with senior stakeholders and suppliers.
Skilled in project coordination, organisation, and managing multiple workstreams.
Strong understanding of category management, forecasting, and commercial strategy.
Able to identify cost-saving and efficiency opportunities within supply chains and product categories.
Effective relationship builder with the ability to influence and collaborate cross-functionally.
Creative problem solver with a proactive and results-driven approach.
Leadership capability with experience motivating, coaching, and developing teams.
Passionate, self-motivated, and adaptable to change in fast-paced commercial environments. What You'll Get in Return
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
Annual target bonus and car allowance
Pension matched up to 8%
Life assurance (up to 4x salary)
Private Medical Insurance (individual cover)
Share save scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Access to Greencore qualifications and ongoing career development
Employee discount platform
Wellbeing centre and support resources At Greencore, we value individuality and believe our diverse teams are key to our success. You'll be supported with continuous development opportunities and the chance to grow your career within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help us make every day taste better.

We reserve the right to close this advert earlier than the stated end date.

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