Senior Commercial Manager

Job description

** This role does require a relocation to Luxembourg **

We are looking to appoint a Senior National Account Manager to lead the UK retail strategy across key grocery customers.

This is a commercially critical role within one of the UK's fastest and biggest growing brands, in a £multi-million UK business, offering the opportunity to take ownership of top-tier accounts and play a key role in shaping future growth.

The Opportunity

This position sits at the heart of the UK commercial function, with responsibility for leading relationships with major grocery retailers, including Tesco and/or Sainsbury’s, alongside wider oversight of other national accounts.

Working closely with international stakeholders, you will act as the UK market expert, driving both customer strategy and internal alignment to deliver ambitious growth plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop strategic relationships with major UK grocery customers
• Own and deliver Joint Business Plans aligned to overall commercial objectives
• Drive growth through distribution, category development and NPD execution
• Take ownership of pricing, promotional strategy and customer P&L performance
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, supply chain and finance teams
• Provide insight-led recommendations based on market and customer data
• Influence and align international stakeholders to UK retail requirements

About You

• Proven experience managing Tesco and/or Sainsbury’s at National Account level
• Background within branded FMCG (food or drink preferred)
• Strong commercial acumen with experience across pricing, promotions and forecasting
• Confident operating in a matrix / international environment
• Ability to influence stakeholders without direct line management
• Data-driven, with experience using retailer and market insight tools

The Offer

• Opportunity to own and develop key UK retail accounts at scale
• Exposure to an international business environment
• High visibility role with direct impact on growth strategy
• Competitive salary and package (details available on application)

Location

This role is based in Luxembourg, with regular travel to the UK (typically twice per month).

Blakeney Point are recruiting this in partnership with Fage, all applicants need to apply via the advert to be included.

Salary - Get in touch for a conversation on full package, this is strong and will be disclosed confidentially to candidates

If you’re currently operating at Senior NAM level and looking for a role with greater ownership, international exposure and strategic influence, we’d welcome a confidential discussion.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-05-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English