COREcruitment

Commercial Director - Food Retail

Up to £130,000 | London or Home Counties | Hybrid

About the Role

An ambitious, fast-growing food business is looking for an experienced commercial leader to spearhead its next phase of international retail expansion.

With products already stocked by major supermarkets, the brand is entering a pivotal stage of growth across the UK and continental Europe.

This is a high-impact, senior position offering the chance to shape commercial strategy, build strong partnerships with leading retailers, and lead a growing international sales team.

The ideal candidate will bring a mix of strategic thinking and hands-on execution, with a proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced FMCG environments.

Key Responsibilities


  • Develop and lead the commercial strategy for retail growth across the UK, France, Spain, and wider European markets.
  • Manage and expand partnerships with major retailers (e.g.

    Tesco, Waitrose, Ocado, Carrefour, Monoprix).
  • Oversee sell-in and sell-out activities, including promotions, product launches, and in-store execution.
  • Define pricing and margin strategies aligned with company objectives.
  • Build and lead a high-performing commercial team across multiple geographies.
  • Manage distributor and wholesale relationships to extend market reach.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams including Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Quality.
  • Monitor sales performance, analyse key metrics, and take corrective action where needed.
  • Represent the business externally at trade events and buyer meetings, strengthening market presence.

The right person


  • A senior commercial professional with 15+ years of FMCG experience, ideally in food or world food categories.
  • Strong UK and European retail exposure, with a successful track record of delivering profitable growth.
  • Experience managing both direct retail accounts and indirect distributor channels.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience across international teams.
  • Strong commercial and analytical skills, with the ability to balance strategy and execution.
  • Highly credible and influential at retail buyer level.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Fluent in English and French (required).
  • Confident, collaborative communicator with a hands-on approach and clear sense of ownership.

Location: London or nearby (Home Counties), with flexibility for European travel.



  • Start: ASAP
  • Duration: Perm
  • Rate: £130k per year + /
  • Location: London, Greater London, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Other
  • Recruiter: COREcruitment
  • Tel: 02077902666
  • Email: to view click here
  • Reference: SD999902056
  • Posted: 2025-07-11 07:39:54 -

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