Commercial Manager
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 22 Ionawr 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 21 Chwefror 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Units 4-6 Wyvern Industrial Estate - Beverley Way, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4PH |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | KOREA FOODS COMPANY |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Main Purpose & Scope of the Job
Our company has been the pioneer for Korean food throughout the UK, with key accounts throughout the leading multiple Grocery supermarkets, since 2007. We take huge pride in our achievements, having driven Korean food into people’s kitchens, not only through simple trading, but by being the experts of Korean food.
We are looking for a Commercial Manager, who is as passionate as we are, creative and ambitious, and will drive revenue growth with our key Grocery partners, as greater opportunities have arisen. The Commercial Manager would ne hands-on, and need to adapt to a family-run company that has a deep-rooted Korean and Asian culture embedded within the company. You will report directly to the Directors of the company.
Objectives and Key Responsibilities
· Key Account Controller, leading the expansion of our listings and driving new listings into our existing key customers.
· Develop the existing relationships, both with customers and brand owners.
· Develop the existing Commercial Development Manager, setting clear objectives, targets, and goals, and assist with the pipeline of development accounts.
· Develop the Executive who will handle much of the day to day communication, reporting, and supply chain.
· Develop the annual JBP’s, both with customers and brand owners, whilst also undertaking the main account handling for each customer.
· Understand and build strong relationships with different departments within the organisation.
· Ensure discipline within forecasting, promotional planning, and financial management of the accounts.
Skills and Qualifications
· Approximately 10 years or more, of relevant experience, leading the large multiple Grocery accounts.
· Proven ability to drive strategic relationships with senior counterparts on the retailer side.
· Ability to deliver direct reports and work within a team who will assist the reporting.
· Management and leadership experience within a management role.
· Immense organisational skills required to deal with multiple customers, and ability to prioritise.
· Cultural understanding and sensitivity, with ability to adapt to existing company culture, which is immensely fast-paced.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Ability to work on their own without supervision
· Clear, confident, and concise communication abilities
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we are NOT accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Agencies are rejected to contact us regarding this role.
The Company
Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has over 500 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Stores.
We import from key brands in Korea, and distribute to the Asian community, focusing on East Asian consumers. We have also seen substantial growth within the supermarket multiples, securing significant listings with Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Costco.
We also operate our own retail store network, Seoul Plaza, currently with 21 stores within the estate, with more opening in 2026.
Growth has been consistently double-digit, with a sales turnover in excess of £85 million.
The company is an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced place to work, with ambiguity and transparency that is often associated with family-run businesses. It is, also, whilst not for the faint-hearted, a rewarding workplace where personal achievements are recognised due to the relatively flat management structure.
Our company has been the pioneer for Korean food throughout the UK, with key accounts throughout the leading multiple Grocery supermarkets, since 2007. We take huge pride in our achievements, having driven Korean food into people’s kitchens, not only through simple trading, but by being the experts of Korean food.
We are looking for a Commercial Manager, who is as passionate as we are, creative and ambitious, and will drive revenue growth with our key Grocery partners, as greater opportunities have arisen. The Commercial Manager would ne hands-on, and need to adapt to a family-run company that has a deep-rooted Korean and Asian culture embedded within the company. You will report directly to the Directors of the company.
Objectives and Key Responsibilities
· Key Account Controller, leading the expansion of our listings and driving new listings into our existing key customers.
· Develop the existing relationships, both with customers and brand owners.
· Develop the existing Commercial Development Manager, setting clear objectives, targets, and goals, and assist with the pipeline of development accounts.
· Develop the Executive who will handle much of the day to day communication, reporting, and supply chain.
· Develop the annual JBP’s, both with customers and brand owners, whilst also undertaking the main account handling for each customer.
· Understand and build strong relationships with different departments within the organisation.
· Ensure discipline within forecasting, promotional planning, and financial management of the accounts.
Skills and Qualifications
· Approximately 10 years or more, of relevant experience, leading the large multiple Grocery accounts.
· Proven ability to drive strategic relationships with senior counterparts on the retailer side.
· Ability to deliver direct reports and work within a team who will assist the reporting.
· Management and leadership experience within a management role.
· Immense organisational skills required to deal with multiple customers, and ability to prioritise.
· Cultural understanding and sensitivity, with ability to adapt to existing company culture, which is immensely fast-paced.
· Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
· Ability to work on their own without supervision
· Clear, confident, and concise communication abilities
Recruitment Agencies
Please note that we are NOT accepting applications from recruitment agencies for this position. Agencies are rejected to contact us regarding this role.
The Company
Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has over 500 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Stores.
We import from key brands in Korea, and distribute to the Asian community, focusing on East Asian consumers. We have also seen substantial growth within the supermarket multiples, securing significant listings with Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Costco.
We also operate our own retail store network, Seoul Plaza, currently with 21 stores within the estate, with more opening in 2026.
Growth has been consistently double-digit, with a sales turnover in excess of £85 million.
The company is an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced place to work, with ambiguity and transparency that is often associated with family-run businesses. It is, also, whilst not for the faint-hearted, a rewarding workplace where personal achievements are recognised due to the relatively flat management structure.