Company description:
Premier Foods is one of Britain's biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you'll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.
Job description:
We are looking for a Senior Commercial Planning Manager – Quick Meals, Snacks & Soups to join our fantastic team. As a Senior Commercial Planning Manager, you are a strong leader with the ability to influence at a senior level. You'll need to be highly analytical and able to articulate complexity with simplicity, a trait that is crucial in this role. A confident communicator at all levels, you must also be a self-starter with a strong ability to set priorities.
Within this role at Premier Foods, we are agile and committed to creating a truly Great Place to Work. We believe in challenging each other to live our shared values day by day and we are proud of our commitment to champion fresh ideas.
The Role
In this role, you will need to be resilient and a strategic thinker with keen commercial awareness. You would relish the opportunity to lead across multiple stakeholders and thrive on the challenges that come with it. You're not interested in stagnation, you're the type who is motivated by growth and opportunities to make an impact. The role isn't just about managing, it's about driving growth and innovation. In this role, you will have the chance to develop and grow within the business.
The Key Requirements...
- Responsible for translating brand & category strategies into plans to deliver budgeted sales, profit and NPD targets
- Develop, agree, drive execution of promotional strategy and guidelines across all brands / channels within the category.
- Improve promotional return on investment for brands category
- Analyse and review business forecast & key issues in business planning process influencing Customer and Sales Directors to drive outperformance.
- Design of pack, price & promotional architecture specific to channel and format
- Accountable for the commercialisation of NPD including pricing, promotional support and ensuring execution through the sales team achieving objectives
- Ensure Sales and Customer strategies are integrated into brand plans by influencing Brand Directors.
- Accountable for creating the sell stories / decks for NPD (not writing every page but ensuring it meets the needs of the business)
Here at Premier Foods, our aim is to double our turnover by 2030 and we are united in this goal. We respect and encourage one another, creating a positive work environment where everyone can thrive. Our shared values are the foundation of our business, guiding us in our decisions and ensuring that we challenge ourselves each day.
The Benefits and Perks...
- Bonus
- Company Car Allowance
- Company Pension
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Hybrid working
- Private Medical Insurance