Are you a driven Food Sales professional ready to take the next big step in your career? Join our dynamic and growing Sales team as a Commercial Manager! This is your chance to play a vital role in a company passionate about delivering high-quality products to customers across the UK.

Why Join Us?

At Proper Cornish, we’ve been crafting authentic Cornish pasties since 1988. We believe in doing things the right way – our pasties are handmade with care, filled with tradition, and crimped with authenticity. Our commitment to Customer First, Honesty, Quality, Friendliness, and Passion is at the heart of everything we do.

As we are part of the Onoré Group, you’ll also gain access to a diverse portfolio of sweet and savoury products, opening exciting opportunities to expand your role and grow the business.

The Role

As a Commercial Manager, you’ll ideally be based in the Midlands to work closely with our National Food Service & Retail customers. Reporting to our National Account Controller, this role offers excellent progression for a National Account Executive or Sales Executive looking to elevate their career.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing a defined portfolio of National Food Service accounts with full P&L responsibility.
• Supporting the National Account Controller with the day-to-day management of Key National Accounts, including deputising as required.
• Identifying and securing new customer opportunities.
• Cross-selling products across the Onoré Group portfolio.
• Supporting the team at trade shows and freshers’ weeks.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with our key accounts.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company car and commission.
• Home-based flexibility, with travel to customer locations (including overnight stays in line with business requirements).
• A supportive team environment focused on growth and collaboration.

We’re seeking someone with:

• Proven experience in FMCG and a strong understanding of National Accounts and multiples.
• Exceptional negotiation and numeracy skills.
• Commercial awareness and strong analytical abilities.
• Proficiency in Excel and other IT software.
• A results-driven attitude combined with a friendly and professional demeanour.

Ready to Join Us?

Help us bring the authentic taste of Cornwall to the nation – and beyond. Take pride in being part of a team that’s passionate about quality and committed to making every bite special. Apply today and be part of the Proper Cornish journey!

Important Details

Applications close: 17 January 2025

Interview process: First interviews will be conducted via Teams video call on 27 January 2025, with face-to-face interviews held on 4 February 2025 in Bodmin, Cornwall.

You can peruse our careers page for information on what it’s like at Proper Cornish, but here are a few of our Proper Perks to whet your appetite!

Proper Perks!

• Company funded Health Cash Plan
• Employment anniversary cash awards
• £500 colleague referral bonuses
• Death in Service Plan
• Huge discounts on boxes of pasties, pastries, cakes and tarts!
• Free use of spa and golf facilities in St Austell, Cornwall
• Employee Assistance Programme (24 / 7 free and confidential helpline)
• Monthly colleague treats
• Quarterly Staff BBQs
• Great Company Communication (Monthly Newsletter, Suggestion Boxes, Colleague Comms Team etc)