Leeds, Circa £70,000 + Bonus + Great BenefitsAn ambitious and commercially driven Commercial Manager is required to take ownership of a growing and high-potential Foodservice channel within a well-established and fast-moving food business.This is a high-impact, standalone role offering the opportunity to shape and build a channel from the ground up, developing long-term partnerships across pubs, restaurants, hotels and catering groups while driving significant revenue and margin growth.Working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams, you will combine business development expertise with category insight to position the business as a trusted supply partner across multiple food categories.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the development and execution of the Foodservice channel strategy, driving revenue and margin growthIdentify, target and win new business opportunities across pubs, restaurants, hotels and catering groupsBuild and nurture long-term client relationships, acting as a trusted commercial partnerManage and develop a robust sales pipeline, delivering against agreed growth targetsDrive profitable growth across the full product portfolio, including meats and poultryShape the Foodservice category proposition to meet evolving operator needs and market trendsCollaborate with Commercial, Buying and NPD teams to deliver tailored and private label solutionsLead commercial negotiations including pricing, contracts and long-term supply agreementsWork closely with Supply Chain and Technical teams to ensure service delivery and product qualityRepresent the business at industry events and customer meetings to strengthen market presenceProvide regular reporting, forecasting and commercial insight to senior leadershipSkills & ExperienceProven experience in Foodservice sales, category management or business developmentExperience working with poultry or frozen food categories (highly desirable)Commercially astute with strong negotiation and margin management capabilityExperience developing private label or bespoke product solutionsAbility to operate autonomously while influencing cross-functional teamsStrong relationship-building and stakeholder management skillsStrategic thinker with the ability to translate insight into commercial action This exciting new opportunity would ideally suit a driven and entrepreneurial individual who thrives on building something from the ground up. You'll have the autonomy to shape strategy, the backing of an established business and the chance to make a genuine impact on long-term growth.If you're looking for a role where you can take full ownership of a Foodservice channel and drive meaningful commercial success, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now!JBRP1_UKTJ