Commercial Director - Food Manufacturing
| Company: | Cibus People Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Executive Competitive Package |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | South East |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 3 days remote |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 14 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
South East - Hybrid working
Executive Competitive Package
The Company
This is a great opportunity to join a food business that has grown rapidly delivering profit and is now going through the next phase of growth. They have a people first culture and values-led environment defined by innovation, collaboration, and long-term thinking.
If you would like direct influence on the Board and ownership group and the opportunity to work for a business where you can make a real difference unlocking unused capacity and shaping a new category strategy this is the next role for you.
This is a company with a prestigious reputation, low staff churn, and a commitment to sustainable growth get in touch.
The Role
Reporting to the Managing Director, the Commercial Director will sit on both the Board and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
Key Responsibilities:
Commercial Strategy: Develop and execute a 3–5-year roadmap focused on market share growth and diversification.
Customer Leadership: Own strategic relationships with the retailers and discounters leading high-negotiations and pricing strategies.
Category Innovation: Partner cross-functionally to launch new SKUs and co-packed products that utilise existing operational headroom.
Operational Alignment: Work closely with Supply Chain heads to synchronise the products with volatile retail demand.
Team Development: Mentor a high-performing commercial team, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making.
Candidate Requirements
• Senior commercial leadership experience within fresh produce, chilled food, or short-life FMCG.
• In depth understanding of Supply chain functionality and relationship to commercial success.
• Proven success managing the "Big 4" retailers and Discounter accounts.
• Strong P&L ownership.
• Experience in business diversification or value-added product expansion is highly desirable.
• A relationship-builder who thrives in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment.
• Collaborative approach bridging the gap between operations, and the end consumer.
• Capable of balancing short-term retail demands with long-term strategic investments (automation/efficiency).
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