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Your new company Are you looking to join a fast-growing, ambitious business with a clear growth agenda across the UK and international markets? This organisation is strengthening its finance team with the appointment of a Commercial Finance Manager to play a pivotal role in supporting strategic decision-making and driving profitable growth.This is a broad, high-impact position offering ownership of the full commercial finance agenda, including business partnering, profitability and growth analysis, forecasting, and strategic insight. The business is keen to speak with candidates who bring strong commercial finance experience, ideally from an FMCG, retail or consumer goods environment. Your New Role Reporting directly to the CFO, you will act as a key commercial partner to the wider business. Your responsibilities will include: Partnering closely with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to provide insightful, value-adding commercial support Leading the budgeting, forecasting and rolling forecast process, including detailed volume, price, mix and margin analysis Owning P&L performance, with a focus on gross margin optimisation, net revenue and cost control Driving pricing, promotions and trade spend analysis, ensuring return on investment is clearly understood and optimised Delivering robust commercial modelling and scenario analysis to support strategic initiatives and NPD Acting as the finance lead for customer and channel profitability analysis Constructively challenging stakeholders to improve commercial performance and decision-making Developing clear, actionable management reporting for senior leadership Identifying key risks and opportunities, translating data into practical commercial recommendations This role offers genuine ownership and visibility, with the opportunity to shape how commercial insight is used across the organisation. What you'll need to succeed You will be a qualified finance professional (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with proven experience in a commercial finance role, ideally within FMCG, consumer goods or retail. You'll be a confident, credible business partner who enjoys operating in a hands-on, sole-charge commercial finance role and influencing senior stakeholders. What you'll get in return You'll receive a competitive salary of £60,000 - £75,000 (DOE) alongside a strong benefits package. You'll work with an impressive leadership team and play a key role in an exciting and clearly defined growth journey. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Job title: Key Account Manager - Field Sales Location: Field based (Requires travel to the Leicestershire based site once or twice a month) Contract length: 6 months initially Randstad Sourceright, a leading provider of RPO & MSP Recruitment Services, is seeking a Key Account Manager to drive profitable Net Sales Value (NSV) growth within their Specialist businesses. This role involves managing all internal and external dimensions of the customer relationship and contributing significantly to the development of long-term customer strategies. Key Responsibilities: The Key Account Manager will be responsible for: Achieving profitable sales and category growth with assigned priority head office customers Creating and executing customer plans that deliver both company and customer objectives, advancing category leadership. Building and maintaining strong customer relationships, influencing senior levels at customer head offices to implement solutions that deliver mutually beneficial results. Solutions include (but are not limited to) sales revenue, trade revenue optimisation, customer profitability, category growth, category leadership, product range, new product launches, placement and pricing throughout the chain. Ensuring the accurate and timely execution of all agreed-upon customer solutions, including forecasting, detailed follow-through, and efficient trade revenue optimisation within the agreed budget Knowledge & Experience: The ideal candidate will possess: Experience within the FMCG or similar industry (Food manufacturing/Petcare/Pet Food) is essential to this role Sales experience encompassing selling, negotiating and leveraging insights to create customised customer plans that meet/exceed objectives and advance Category Leadership Direct and head office customer experience, delivering solutions across product, placement, promotion and/or pricing, with a proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales objectives and establishing effective business relationships with key multi-level decision-makers Experience in leveraging Category Leadership fundamentals to drive category growth and the ability to articulate the category story effectively Experience in managing budgets and/or trade revenue optimisation, consistently delivering on budget and achieving a strong Return on Investment (ROI)

New Business Development Manager Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working Available) Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Car Allowance/Company Vehicle Job Type: Full-Time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:45am 4:45pm Interaction Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly reputable global wholesale business in the search for an experienced New Business Development Manager to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to join a long-standing, family-owned organisation with ambitious growth plans and a strong reputation within their specialist sector. Our client is looking for a commercially driven, strategic sales professional to work closely with senior leadership in identifying, securing, and developing significant new business opportunities across both UK and international markets. This role is focused purely on true new business generation -ideal for a proactive sales hunter who thrives on opening doors, building pipelines, and converting opportunities into long-term, high-value accounts. The Role As New Business Development Manager, you will take ownership of identifying and developing new strategic customers, building relationships with key decision-makers, and driving revenue growth across existing and emerging markets. You will be responsible for building something from the ground up, helping shape future sales strategy and contributing directly to the continued growth of the business. Skills & Experience Required Minimum 5 years experience in successful B2B new business sales Proven track record of generating and converting new business opportunities Experience within wholesale food, drink, nutraceutical, animal feed, cosmetic, ingredients, or raw materials sectors essential Strong knowledge of sales and marketing strategies Experience attending trade shows, networking events, and running outreach/email campaigns Commercial awareness with understanding of margins, profitability, and pricing strategy Strong analytical and forecasting skills Excellent negotiation and relationship-building ability Confident using CRM systems and Microsoft Office packages Knowledge of import/export procedures advantageous Leadership/management experience desirable for future progression opportunities Key Responsibilities Research and analyse market opportunities to identify potential new customers and sectors Generate and qualify new business leads through strategic outreach and prospecting activity Build and execute sales and marketing campaigns to create awareness and drive engagement Develop, maintain, and manage a robust sales pipeline using CRM systems Attend customer meetings, networking events, and industry exhibitions Conduct face-to-face and virtual presentations to prospective clients Negotiate and close commercial agreements with new customers Meet and exceed revenue and gross margin targets Analyse budgets, forecasts, and market trends to support sales strategy Identify opportunities for product diversification and market expansion Collaborate with internal stakeholders to improve processes and support overall commercial growth If you are an experienced business development professional looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a growing business and play a pivotal role in its future success, we would love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV or contact Interaction Recruitment for more information (phone number removed)

Marketing Manager - FreshWipes Location: Hybrid (Eastbourne, East Sussex + WFH) Salary: DOE Contract: Full-time / Permanent Why FreshWipes? FreshWipes is a fast-growing, purpose-led hygiene brand making waves in the FMCG world. Our rinse-free, biodegradable wipes and wash-free body care products are helping thousands stay fresh and confident, no shower required. We ve been featured in the Daily Mail , stocked online with Superdrug, secured nationwide pharmacy and hospital shop distribution AND we have just signed with a major retailer. We re looking for a strategic, data-driven, and brilliantly creative Marketing Manager to help us scale up and show the UK what a proper hygiene revolution looks like. If you're equal parts Klaviyo wizard and brand guardian, with a knack for retail-ready marketing, this one s for you. The role? You ll be our marketing MVP planning, creating, analysing and evolving campaigns across DTC, retail and beyond. Your fingerprints will be on every touchpoint of our brand, from the shelves of WHSmith to inboxes and Instagram. What you ll be doing: Strategy & Insight Shape brand positioning, tone, and go-to-market strategies as we expand into retail Turn consumer and market insights into smart marketing moves (no guesswork here) Lead the charge on new product launches and innovation rollouts Track competitors, trends and industry shifts to keep us ahead of the game Digital Marketing & ECommerce Own Klaviyo: flows, campaigns, A/B testing, reporting you ll know your open rates from your revenue per recipient Manage our Shopify site: merchandising, apps, CRO, pop-ups, and bundles Collaborate with our web team to improve UX and keep everything looking sharp and on-brand Plan and deliver newsletter campaigns, supporting sales and storytelling with every send Creative & Content Design and brief creative assets in Canva (or with freelance designers) Write engaging product descriptions, landing page copy and POS material Bring brand stories to life across digital, retail and PR Brief and collaborate with our social team to keep content fresh, aligned, and strategic Retail, Trade & Offline Marketing Plan and create POS for stores (think shelf wobblers, FSDUs, staff packs and planograms) Support our sales team with trade marketing materials and launch kits Liaise with retailers on brand visibility, shopper marketing and seasonal activations Help manage press, TV, and radio campaigns from creative to airtime Analytics, Reporting & Budgets Own the marketing budget and track campaign ROI Regularly report on key metrics - website traffic, email performance, CAC, retention etc and recommend adjustments based on performance and testing Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work Work closely with our founder (she s fast-paced, strategic, and partial to a bad pun) Liaise with sales, operations, product development and customer service to keep everything joined up Manage agencies and freelancers with confidence What we re looking for: 3 years + marketing experience in FMCG, Health or beauty Proven Klaviyo skills (flows, segmentation, reports - we ll ask for examples) Strong Shopify experience (and comfort using apps like Rebuy, Recharge, Judge.me etc) Solid experience creating or managing campaigns across press, radio or TV Canva confidence and a great eye for design, even if you re not a full graphic designer Experience managing agencies, budgets and freelancers Further to this you will be analytical, proactive and have a passion for building brands with purpose, personality and a bit of cheek Why you ll love it here: + Hybrid working we re based in Eastbourne, and you ll need to be in the office regularly but we have flexibility to work from home after successful training is completed. + Private Health care + 25 days Annual Leave + Bank holidays + The chance to grow with a scaling brand that s making a real impact + A seat at the table to shape our future (we re small enough for your ideas to matter) + Staff discount, free wipes, and the occasional product testing session you probably didn t expect to enjoy so much + A founder who s been through the start-up trenches and still thinks this is just the beginning If you re looking to join a genuinely exciting, scaling business where your opinions truly matter, this could be the opportunity for you. We re seeking a skilled marketer with experience in Shopify, Canva and Klaviyo ideally within the Health, Beauty or FMCG space. If this is you, we would love to hear from you!

General Manager - FMCG Salary: Starting at 54,000 Depending on Experience + Bonus Location: North Belfast Job Type: Full-time, Permanent Are you a Production or Operations Manager from a Food & Beverage Manufacturing background that is seeking an opportunity to move into General Management with a growing business? This long-running Soft Drinks company has been experiencing a significant increase in demand in recent years, supplying a range of products to major supermarkets covering things such as Juices and Flavoured Waters, and more recently Sports Drinks. They are looking for an ambitious leader to take overall responsibility for the running of the business, being supported by the company owner to become familiarised with commercial and financial management as well as strategic planning and business development. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years' leadership experience in a Production or Operations Management role within the Food & Beverage Manufacturing sector, and will have demonstrable knowledge of Food Safety regulations and experience with BRCGS standards. This is an amazing opportunity for a motivated and hard-working individual to take a significant step forward in their career towards the ultimate goal of business ownership. Day-to-day of the role: Leading overall site performance, including profit, customer satisfaction, compliance, and strategic business planning. Overseeing factory operations, ensuring smooth production processes, effective maintenance, and appropriate escalation of technical issues. Managing food safety and quality, maintaining BRCGS standards, controlling documentation, and resolving customer complaints through corrective actions. Developing and leading the team, overseeing training, capability planning, performance management, and routine HR administration. Building and growing customer, supplier, and brand relationships, supporting product development, marketing, and trade growth. Required Skills & Qualifications: 3+ years' Production or Operations Management experience at a Food or Beverage Manufacturing site, with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, food safety systems and BRCGS requirements High level of organisation, accuracy, IT proficiency, and structured document management skills. Any level of HR experience highly beneficial e.g recruitment, onboarding, disciplinary procedures Full driving license If you are interested in this position, click apply or contact Stuart Goble at Reed. General Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager, Head of Operations, Business Manager, Factory Manager, Site Manager, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Beverages, Drinks, Beverage Manufacturing, Bottling, Distillery, Distilleries, Brewing, Distilling, Breweries, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Antrim, Ballyclare, Ballymena

Account Manager Kingston 8:30am - 4pm or 10am - 6pm Hybrid working £32,000 A food company based in Kingston are on the looking for an ambitious Account Manager to join their growing team. The role will be varied and will provide unrivalled opportunities for growth, learning and progression in a fast-growing company. The Junior Account Manager will need to be comfortable nurturing and growing existing accounts, helping with the outreach to new accounts and supporting senior members of the team with larger national accounts across channels Account Manager Responsibilities: Build a strong working relationship with the customers engaging stakeholders at all levels and represent the Company with pride in all relevant forums. Negotiate price increases, promotional plans and activation. Increase distribution of existing range, gain new listings and launch NPDs. Pursue new business opportunities in target channels in the UK and in key EU markets. Monitor performance of commercial activities and prepare monthly reports for senior leadership team Account Manager Specification: Prior sales experience in FMCG would be an advantage but not essential. Excellent command of MS Office suite. Strategic, analytical with attention to detail and excellent organisation skills. Drive, determination and commitment to get things done. Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities. Result driven and confident to achieve company targets. Company Benefits: Friendly, enthusiastic, like minded team - vibrant office working environment Flexible working hours (start between 8.30-10am finish between 4.30-6pm) Hybrid working model (3-days per week in-office and 2 days from home) Real opportunities to grow in your career and develop your skills as we scale the company Free product samples and new product testing sessions 25% off trade prices on all food products What you need to do now: If you're interested in this vacancy, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Magpie Recruitment acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)