Commercial Controller - QSR
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About the Role
Commercial Controller – QSR
Lead one of the UK's most strategic QSR partnerships. Shape commercial strategy across Europe.
If you're looking for another account management role, this isn't it.
This is an opportunity to take ownership of one of the largest and most strategically important Quick Service Restaurant partnerships within a global food and beverage business. You'll sit at the centre of the organisation, influencing commercial strategy, innovation, sustainability and cross-functional decision making while helping shape the future of the partnership across Europe.
The Role
- Lead the commercial strategy for a flagship QSR customer across the UK & Ireland.
- Influence wider European market alignment, sharing best practice and driving consistency across multiple countries.
- Build relationships with senior customer stakeholders across procurement, category, supply chain, ESG and operations.
- Identify new commercial opportunities, innovation platforms and long-term growth initiatives.
- Lead complex cross-functional projects across Sales, Marketing, Finance, Category, Supply Chain and Sustainability.
- Drive pricing strategy, commercial negotiations and business performance while balancing long-term partnerships with profitable growth.
About You
- Significant experience managing a major QSR, Foodservice or strategically important FMCG customer.
- Comfortable operating at Commercial Controller, Key Account Director or Senior Business Manager level.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience navigating pricing, inflation and complex negotiations.
- Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders across
- Experience leading cross-functional projects across multiple business functions.
- Strategic, collaborative and naturally relationship-led.
Package & Location
- £85,000–£100,000 DOE
- £7,000 Car Allowance
- 10% Bonus
- Hybrid working (London)
Interested?
If you're looking for a role where you'll influence strategy rather than simply manage an account, I'd love to tell you more.
Apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.
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