Exciting Opportunity: Junior Commercial Manager | Hybrid | Up to £35,000 doe + 10% bonus
A pioneering company with over four decades of heritage in the fresh produce sector is seeking an ambitious Junior Commercial Manager to join their dynamic team. Renowned for excellence in sourcing, producing, and distributing high-quality fresh goods to premier UK retailers.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to cut their teeth in the commercial world or take the next steps with a company who have rapidly grown and continue to do so.
Location: Choose between vibrant Wimbledon or picturesque Bearsted offices.
Role Overview:
- Forge and nurture strategic customer relationships to drive business growth.
- Spearhead category management initiatives that align with our clients' objectives for sales enhancement and market share expansion.
- Uphold commitment to service excellence, ensuring all business deliverables meet or exceed expectations.
- Collaborate closely with customers to develop mutually profitable commercial partnerships.
- Meet and surpass targets for sales, volume, and profitability within your portfolio.
- Strive for excellence in retail performance, setting benchmarks above industry standards.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams (supply chain, procurement, technical, operations) to ensure seamless product delivery.
- Tackle technical challenges in partnership with the commercial team and provide solutions through internal collaboration with technical and quality departments.
- Keep all relevant parties updated with the latest market intelligence.
About you:
- Proactive Go-Getter: Eager to take initiative and drive projects forward.
- Customer-Focused: Skilled in building and maintaining strong customer relationships.
- Analytical Thinker: Able to interpret market data and translate it into actionable strategies.
- Team Player: Collaborates effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
- Results-Driven: Committed to achieving sales targets and business growth objectives.
- Efficient Planner: Proficient in sales forecasting and supply chain optimization.
- Adaptable Communicator: Comfortable liaising with various internal and external stakeholders.
Be part of a company that values the impact of its people on its journey to the forefront of the food wholesale market. If you're ready to step into a role that challenges and rewards in equal measure, we want to hear from you.