Role Summary:
Working closely with the Commercial Executive and broader commercial and procurement teams to deliver the day-to-day activity and ensure optimal performance for customers and suppliers to help deliver profitability for the business.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the business by diligently delivering the daily administrative functions of the commercial team
- Communicate changes to order requirements either through email communication or online portal management
- Manage the processing of market sales daily
- Share information from internal sources to external sources to ensure the successful sale of market product
- Upkeep of business systems with relevant customer information
- Interface with the Supply Chain contacts within the customer portfolio in relation to fulfilment of and managing day to day orders
- Undertake weekly store visits and online assessments to provide the commercial team with valuable insights into customer performance that can be used to drive business growth and relationship management
- Maintain awareness and communication links with Supply Chain, Production and Technical personnel to ensure a timely and accurate information flow
- Work closely across both commercial and procurement to deliver a smooth way of working and unlocking results
- Provide cover for holiday and sickness within the wider commercial team
Skills and Experience:
- Previous experience within operational or commercial functions of a fresh produce or FMCG company would be beneficial
- High level of analytical and numerical skills with an understanding of the financial impact of commercial decisions, budgetary control, and cost management
- Intermediate to advanced level Excel
- Competent use of all other MS Office programs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High level of self-motivation
- Be able to prioritise in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to measure risk and make sound judgement
- A flexible approach is required as daily tasks can vary due to operational and customer demand
Remuneration & Benefits
- Competitive salary
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- The opportunity to work for a great forward thinking, progressive organisation
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