Commercial Controller

Hybrid (with travel to Redhill)
 £80,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus

The Compleat Food Group

We’re looking for an experienced Commercial Controller to lead and grow our strategic partnership with Sainsbury’s, one of our largest and most important retail customers.

At The Compleat Food Group, our relationship with Sainsbury’s generates around £220m in annual revenue across multiple categories. This role will take ownership of our Continental Meats portfolio, alongside several smaller growth categories, with responsibility for driving commercial performance, strategic growth and customer relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven FMCG professional who enjoys building strong customer partnerships, analysing performance data and identifying new opportunities for growth.

The Role

Reporting to the Customer Director – Sainsbury’s, you will manage the day-to-day commercial relationship with the retailer while developing and executing a clear customer strategy to maximise sales and profitability.

You will work closely with cross-functional teams across supply chain, production, NPD, technical and category, acting as a key ambassador for the business with the Sainsbury’s team.

You will also lead and develop a Commercial Manager, ensuring strong delivery across the account.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and deliver the Sainsbury’s commercial strategy for Continental Meats and supporting categories
• Analyse sales performance and market data to identify growth opportunities and performance drivers
• Lead the development and delivery of annual joint business plans and promotional strategies
• Manage commodity pricing and open-book costing models where relevant
• Work cross-functionally to ensure alignment across commercial, NPD, supply chain and production
• Build strong working relationships with Sainsbury’s buyers and cross-functional teams
• Identify and deliver new product development opportunities with the customer
• Take ownership of the customer P&L and budget delivery

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who combines strong commercial acumen with excellent relationship-building skills.

You will likely have:

• Experience managing major UK grocery retailers (ideally Sainsbury’s)
• A strong understanding of own-label and branded FMCG environments
• Excellent analytical and financial skills, with the ability to interpret and act on market data
• Experience delivering commercial strategy and joint business plans
• A proven ability to build strong customer partnerships at buyer level
• Strong stakeholder management across internal teams
• A genuine passion for food and the FMCG industry

Desirable Experience

• Experience within chilled or short shelf-life categories
• Exposure to category management or operations
• Experience delivering collaborative NPD with retail customers
• Previous Sainsbury’s account experience

Why Join The Compleat Food Group?

At The Compleat Food Group, we’re on a mission to create Food to Feel Good – delicious, high-quality food that people love to eat.

With over 6,000 colleagues across 17 UK sites and £1.3bn turnover, we’re one of the UK’s most exciting and fast-growing food businesses.

You’ll be joining a business that values entrepreneurial thinking, collaboration and innovation, working with some of the UK’s most loved food brands.

Why Join Us?

At The Compleat Food Group, we believe our people are the heart of our success. That’s why we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your lifestyle, wellbeing, and career growth:

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits

• Competitive Car Allowance
• Company Bonus Scheme recognising performance and contribution
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes – including Electric Vehicles, Home & Tech, Cycle to Work, and SMART Pension
• 33 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) with the option to purchase extra
• Holiday Discounts via our online retail platform
• Access to enhanced retail discounts online and in-store
• Free product handouts across our sites, so you can sample and enjoy our delicious products first hand
• EV charging points – available at selected sites

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance (work level dependent)
• Group Life Assurance (work level dependent)
• 24/7 access to GroceryAid for free financial, emotional, and practical support
• Physical Wellbeing Hub – free on-demand exercise classes, gym discounts 
• Free diet & nutrition advice with access to thousands of healthy recipes
• Online wellbeing support – from mindfulness to lifestyle resources
• Financial wellbeing tools – including mortgage calculators, budgeting tools, and financial aid

Career Growth & Development

• Access to a personalised online learning platform (LMS)
• Formal and informal training opportunities tailored to your role
• Performance Development Plans and regular Career Conversations
• Company Mentoring Scheme  to add depth and really support your career journey
• Recognition through Club Compleat rewards

Community & Culture

• 2 paid volunteering days per year to give back to causes that matter to you
• Charity initiatives and fundraising events
• Team socials to connect and celebrate together
• Employee networks & support groups – including Women @ Compleat
• New baby gift for new parents

If you’re a commercially driven FMCG professional looking to take ownership of a major retail relationship, we’d love to hear from you.