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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">A LITTLE INFORMATION ABOUT US!</span></p>\n<p><span>Foods Connected is an award winning cloud based software platform that helps retailers and food companies across the world manage their supply chain, quality control and trading and planning management. Our software solutions are currently utilised by 10 of the largest food retailers in the world. As a team, we provide tools that help our customers manage their processes in a fast and efficient way and provide real-time visibility and reporting on what is happening in their business.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span>At Foods Connected, we recognise that our employees are our most important asset and we value creating a great working environment to ensure our team enjoy co</span><span>ming into the office every day working together and solving problems for our customers. Whether we are in the middle of a fast and intense development sprint, on a Teams call discussing our project statuses or enjoying a game of ping-pong or pool in the office, it is important to us that our employees are happy and delivering the best possible result for our customers.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span>We’re always keen to welcome talented individuals to join our expanding team. So if you’re driven, with a passion for developing simple software solutions, creating great user experiences, designing scalable solutions for real business challenges and ensuring customer happiness then we’re looking for you!</span></p>\n<p><br><br></p>\n<p><span><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">IS THIS SOMETHING THAT INTERESTS YOU?</span></span></p>\n<p>As Foods Connected continues to scale internationally, the North American region represents a critical growth market for Foods Connected. With a diverse customer base spanning retailers, manufacturers, and suppliers, this region demands a tailored approach to account management that balances strategic relationship building with commercial excellence.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>The Commercial Director – North America will be at the forefront of this strategy, leading efforts to strengthen long-term partnerships, maximise customer value, and accelerate adoption of Foods Connected’s full product suite. This role is pivotal in ensuring that our customers not only renew their platform subscriptions but also expand their engagement through additional modules and services.</p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p>Operating in a dynamic and competitive environment, the Commercial Director will combine deep commercial acumen with a consultative approach, leveraging insights into regional market trends, regulatory requirements, and customer priorities. 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