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Commercial Manager

Are you passionate about turning data into strategic insights that drive business growth?

My client is Ireland’s leading food retailer whose success is built on the passion and dedication of their team. They are looking for a Commercial Manager to play a critical part in developing, implementing and managing pricing strategies to ensure the competitiveness of the company’s product range in the market. Location is flexible.

Package

• Generous salary doe
• Bonus
• Pension
• Life assurance
• Agile working
• Flexible working

The responsibilities of a Commercial Manager include:

• Lead company overall pricing strategy, ensuring it aligns with consumer sentiment and broader market trends.
• Shape and implement price policies across store formats, using data modelling to guide decisions.
• Work with the pricing analyst to monitor competitor pricing, identify risks and opportunities, and report key findings to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with retail partners and internal teams to strengthen relationships and ensure pricing accuracy and governance.
• Manage pricing campaigns and respond strategically to competitor activity, working cross-functionally as needed.
• Partner with Data Science and IT to improve pricing processes and enhance reporting insights.
• Support strategic projects and represent Trading in forums, providing updates on value initiatives, pricing legislation, and retail market developments.

Requirements for Commercial Manager include:

• Must have at least 5 years’ experience in a commercial role in a retail / FMCG environment with a track record of developing and delivering a commercial strategy and strong results
• Strong experience working with mid-to-senior management and communicating effectively across all levels.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work.
• Solid understanding of the Irish grocery retail market and commercial dynamics.
• Advanced IT proficiency, especially in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other Microsoft Office tools.
• Proven ability to turn consumer insights into commercially effective and market-leading strategies.

Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume, only suitable applicants can be contacted.