Overview:

My client is a market leader in their innovative sector of renewable technology The Commercial Development Manager is responsible for driving the adoption of the organisation's technology solutions within the food, beverage, and agri-tech along with adjacent process manufacturing sectors. This role combines deep sector-specific technical understanding, including process energy use, thermal systems, and production constraints, with strong commercial acumen to identify, develop, and convert high-value market opportunities.

Acting as a trusted advisor to early adopter customers, the role works to understand their operations, decision-making processes, and performance drivers, to position the company's solutions for maximum impact. The Commercial Development Manager will work closely with internal teams across product, engineering, and service to align offerings with customer needs, shape early product/market fit, and support the successful delivery of pilot projects and commercial deployments.

The role is pivotal in building and maintaining strategic customer relationships, supporting segment strategy development, and representing the organisation within the food and beverage industry to promote its value proposition and technical capabilities.

Duties & Responsibilities

* Market and commercial development

* Technical commercial interface

* Strategic relationship management

* Commercial strategy and execution

* Project and opportunity management

* Industry Engagement & Representation

* Reporting and continuous improvement

Desirable

* Proven field sales track record of selling products within the Food & Drink and agri-tech sectors

* In depth knowledge of low carbon, strategies and associated requirements linked to corporate ESG policy and industry certification standards

* Knowledge of the demands and emerging themes for the food and beverage and agri-tech industries.

Skills, experience and expertise

* Technical

* Leadership and management

* Communication and collaboration

* Problem solving and analytical skills

* Personal and organisational skills

Personal attributes

* Self-motivation

* Integrity and ethics

* Emotional intelligence

* Open mindedness

* Resilience and adaptability

An in-depth Job description is available should the sifting criteria be met.

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