JOB DESCRIPTION: Commercial Partnership Manager

Job Title: Commercial Partnership Manager

Location: Hybrid – Office / Home, UK.

Reports to: Managing Director, Cedabond

Cedabond is committed to building a powerful, collaborative community across the UK foodservice industry that delivers tangible value for members and suppliers alike. We bring together distributors and supplier partners, giving members greater collective purchasing power, access to negotiated discounts and rebates, and opportunities for business growth.

Cedabond also provides marketing support, hosts networking events, and identifies collaborative opportunities that connect distributors with leading manufacturers and hospitality brands. The organisation plays an active role across the UK foodservice equipment sector, hosting dealer days, brand showcases, and developing industry partnerships designed to boost long-term growth. 

About the Role

Cedabond is seeking a commercially minded Commercial Partnership Manager to drive strategic growth across the UK foodservice sector. The role will be responsible for developing and managing key commercial partnerships with distributors, manufacturers, and a range of foodservice industry contacts.

The successful candidate will identify new business opportunities, strengthen existing relationships, and deliver collaborative commercial agreements that support Cedabond’s on-going growth targets.

This is an excellent opportunity for a relationship-focused professional with strong commercial instincts and an in-depth understanding of the UK foodservice landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key industry partners

• Identify and deliver new partnership opportunities across the UK foodservice market

• Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure successful execution

• Deliver regular commercial reporting, forecasting, and performance analysis

• Lead partnership review meetings – identify relevant KPI and other targets

• Represent the business at industry events, trade exhibitions, and other networking opportunities

*******

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in business development within the foodservice and hospitality sectors

• Strong understanding of the UK foodservice landscape

• Demonstrable experience of managing strategic customer relationships and commercial negotiations

• Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to work independently whilst managing multiple priorities effectively

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally as required

*******

Equal Opportunities

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and everyone is treated with respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals regardless of background, age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

*******

To apply please send CV and covering letter to careers@cedabond.co.uk