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Commercial Manager
Location: 1 Robinson Road, London SE1 8BU
Date posted: 22 December 2025
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Job Description:
About the Company
Plateapus Limited is a London-based food and beverage company established in 2024. Our business focuses on Asian-style bubble tea, freshly baked Asian desserts, and bakery products. We are actively developing our own brand through franchise expansion, including standardised menu development, store operations support, and ongoing training for franchise partners.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Overview
With growing business customer demand and increasing interest from franchise applicants, we are now seeking a highly skilled and strategic Commercial Manager to oversee and optimise our overall business growth and manage our franchise development.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing commercial strategies, managing client relationships, and ensuring the achievement of revenue targets. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our company through effective management and innovative business development.
Duties
Develop and deliver commercial strategies to support business and franchise expansion.
Manage relationships with franchise partners and ensure compliance with brand standards.
Identify and engage potential franchise partners; oversee the full onboarding and signing process.
Conduct market and competitor research within the bubble tea and bakery sector.
Monitor store performance and support partners to achieve sales, cost, and quality targets.
Provide operational guidance and training to franchise partners on daily procedures and product standards.
Prepare commercial reports, proposals, and business updates for management.
Work with operations and product teams on new menu items and standardisation.
Lead negotiations with clients, suppliers, and partners to secure favourable terms
Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to foster long-term partnerships
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or a related field.
At least 1 years’ experience in commercial management, franchise development, or business development in the food & beverage or hospitality industry.
Experience supporting or managing franchise systems.
Strong commercial awareness, communication skills, and project management abilities.
Ability to analyse sales/financial data and make business recommendations.
Ability to manage multiple projects and work with both internal teams and external partners.
Knowledge of Asian drinks/bakery trends especially in Bubble Tea sector
Relevant Chinese language skills is mandatory.
This position offers a dynamic environment where strategic thinking and leadership are highly valued. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the organisation’s future success through effective commercial management.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Work Location: In person