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Department Purpose and Contribution to Company Objectives
At the heart of Oscar Mayer’s growth engine, the Commercial Team exists to create mutually beneficial opportunities with our retail partners. More than just a sales function, this team is tasked with developing robust, sustainable, long-term partnerships that generate shared value for both the business and our customers. Their work directly fuels the company’s strategic growth, driving sales performance, uncovering new opportunities, and aligning closely with the wider business strategy.
Team Culture and Dynamics
This is a fast-paced, complex, and ever-changing environment, one where no two days are ever the same. While we strive for structure and rigour, flexibility and responsiveness are vital as new challenges and opportunities can arise daily. Collaboration is central to success. Commercial team members lead the creation of cross-functional virtual teams, bringing together the expertise of departments across the business to deliver the very best to our retail partners. It’s a culture built on empowerment, shared purpose, and deep customer understanding.
A Day in the Life
A typical day in the Commercial team is anything but typical. The environment is highly dynamic, with challenges and opportunities emerging frequently. While there is a strong focus on planning and structure, team members must remain agile and responsive.
Key traits for success include:
Agility to adapt quickly
Determination to push through challenges
Drive to deliver impactful outcomes
Every day brings new discussions, decisions, and the chance to influence business performance.
Key Challenges
The Commercial team faces several unique challenges, including:
Effective communication across multiple sites and stakeholder groups, both internal and external
Navigating a volatile, commodity-driven environment while staying aligned to ambitious sales targets
Maintaining clarity and consistency across departments and customer channels
These are tackled with strong planning, proactive stakeholder engagement, and a deep understanding of both our business and our partners' needs.
Expectations from New Hires in the Commercial Department
We look for individuals who bring:
Integrity and a genuine care for people
Strong communication skills
A calm, collected approach to fast-paced environments
An eagerness to embrace change and drive growth
In the first six months, new team members will:
Receive support and mentorship from an experienced, welcoming team
Integrate smoothly into ongoing customer relationships
Gain a strong operational understanding of the business, laying the foundation for meaningful commercial conversations and future success
Final Word
Joining the Commercial team at Oscar Mayer means becoming part of a strategic, collaborative, and fast-moving function. It’s a team where you’ll be empowered to make an impact, supported to grow, and challenged to rise to new heights all while helping shape the future of our business.