Commercial Executive Maternity Cover

Location: Uxbridge (Office-Based, Monday to Friday)

Are you passionate about the world of food and ready to take the next step in your commercial career?

At Pilgrim’s Europe, we’re proud to produce high-quality food and build strong partnerships with our customers. As part of our continued growth in the UK, we are looking for a Commercial Executive to join our team on a 12-month maternity cover contract, supporting key accounts across our chilled meals and snacking categories.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with food industry experience who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment and is keen to gain hands-on commercial exposure.

The Role

As a Commercial Executive, you will support the commercial team in delivering growth across key chilled and snacking accounts. Working closely with Commercial Managers, you’ll play a vital role in managing customer relationships, driving performance, and supporting the delivery of innovative food products.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing day-to-day customer accounts, with responsibility for specific elements of the chilled meals and snacking portfolio
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with customers and acting as their internal advocate
• Supporting the delivery of in-store and online activation plans in partnership with marketing
• Analysing sales and promotional performance to identify opportunities for growth
• Assisting with and leading New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through to launch
• Supporting forecasting processes and providing commercial insights
• Contributing to the delivery of joint business plans and sustainable channel growth

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Full UK driving licence
• Proactive and results-driven, with the confidence to challenge and improve ways of working
• Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities
• Self-motivated with a “can-do” attitude
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Desirable:

• Experience in the food industry (manufacturing, retail, or supply chain), ideally within chilled categories
• Exposure to major UK retailers or foodservice accounts
• Previous experience in a commercial or account management role
• Experience with NPD, project management, or marketing activation
• Negotiation skills

What’s in it for You?

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Valuable experience working on key chilled and snacking accounts
• Exposure to leading UK retailers and foodservice customers
• Hands-on involvement in innovative NPD launches
• A collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to develop your commercial skills within a growing business

Why Pilgrim’s Europe?

Our values guide everything we do:

• Availability – Embrace new opportunities
• Humility – Listen, learn, and respect others
• Discipline – Deliver on commitments
• Sincerity – Act with honesty and integrity
• Simplicity, Ownership & Determination – Focus on results and drive success

What’s in it for You?

Joining Pilgrim’s Europe means being part of a business that’s investing in both its people and its future. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 12-month contract offering valuable commercial experience within a leading food business
• Exposure to well-known chilled meals and snacking categories, working with major UK retailers and foodservice customers
• Hands-on responsibility from day one, working on live accounts and key commercial projects
• Opportunity to be involved in exciting New Product Development (NPD) launches that reach supermarket shelves
• A collaborative and supportive team culture focused on development and success
• Access to training and development programmes to enhance your commercial, analytical, and customer management skills
• Career development opportunities, with potential pathways into permanent roles or progression into Commercial Manager or Category positions
• A dynamic and fast-paced environment where you can make a real impact

✨ Ready to grow your commercial experience and make an impact in a dynamic, fast-paced category?
📩 Apply today to join Pilgrim’s Europe as a Commercial Executive (12-month maternity cover).