Commercial Account Manager - Chilled

About the role

Morrisons is looking for an experienced Commercial Account Manager to lead the commercial performance of its Chilled category. The role owns performance, drives growth and shapes category strategy, working closely with large-scale retailers, Procurement and Operations across the end-to-end supply chain. The Chilled sites are in Bradford and Deeside, and the position is based at the Head Office in Bradford; a hybrid working model applies, and presence at the Head Office may be required.

Key responsibilities

• Own and drive the commercial performance of several chilled categories such as bacon, sausage, gammon, quiche, pies and pastries.
• Analyse sales performance, identify trends, risks and growth opportunities.
• Lead category strategy, range development and innovation with the wider business.
• Drive value through margin management, cost price increases, promotion mechanics and range optimisation.
• Influence internal and external stakeholders to deliver account plans and support sustainable growth.
• Contribute to ensuring products delivered to shelves meet high standards of service, value and quality.
• Improve processes to increase efficiency and maximise the commercial performance of the business.

Required profile

• Strong experience managing large UK grocery retail accounts.
• Expert knowledge of the UK grocery market and the chilled category.
• Confident communicator able to work with senior stakeholders across Myton Food Group and Morrisons.

Required skills

• Deep understanding of supply chain, promotions and store operations.
• Advanced commercial and financial acumen (margin, profitability, CPI, forecasts).
• Awareness of NPD trends and product delivery processes.

What we offer

• Competitive salary, 15% store discount and an additional 10% card for a friend or family member.
• Annual bonus scheme, career progression and at least 28 days of holiday pro rata.
• Pension scheme, life assurance and healthcare benefits including Aviva Digital GP and a healthcare cash plan.
• Flexible benefits such as holiday buy, payroll giving and a healthcare cash plan.
• Family-friendly leave: full pay for the first 26 weeks of maternity and adoption leave, up to 4 weeks of paternity leave, neonatal and fertility leave.
• Free onsite parking and enhanced family, maternity and paternity leave.