Company DescriptionAs a Commercial Exec - Food you will be expected to support the end-to-end Food Development process ; developing and implementing customer propositions, optimising ranges from a commercial viewpoint, and maximising Supplier relationships and revenue opportunitiesJoin us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality.
We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today.
Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what's wholly British, the pub experience.
Additional InformationWe're all about rewarding our team's hard work, that's why…You'll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels.
– so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role?
When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…Job DescriptionYour role as Commercial Exec - Food Support the Commercial Manager ( Food ) in development and implementation of all food ranges changes, menu development projects and range trialsKeep up to date with key food trends in the marketplace and competitive rangesWork with key departments to make sure menu development process and timelines are being followed – and assist in the preparation of documents for key meetingsWork with Food and Drinks teams to secure and maximising supplier income opportunities for all menusWork with Integrated Marketing team and Marketing Managers to support on food campaigns and launchesSupport food benchmarking and auditing process and help develop process and training for improvement of deliverySupport commercial analysis to provide key data for menu development – volumes, margin, spend, and support trials to test and learnAct as an ambassador for the Greene King pubs Commercial Team, understanding the Guest, their behaviour and key market trends is paramount, as is keeping this at the heart of food and drink developmentBe the key point of contact for all food-related queries and have a core understand of all format proposition sWhat you'll bring… Ideally one year's experience in a retail/hospitality MarketingHigh level of passion for the Hospitality industry.Commercially aware and able to integrate company agenda into thinkingGood communicator with ability to engage the businessForward thinking with strong planning & process skillsBrand literate with a strong affinity for the Guest and their motivationsAnalytical ability to identify key issues and opportunitiesTeam player - able to work well with internal (e.g.
Marketing, Operations, Purchasing, finance etc.)
and external (e.g.
agencies, logistics) teams