Sales & Trading Lead ( UK Fresh Produce )

Sales and Trading Lead

Our client are looking for a experienced Sales and Trading Lead to join their commercial team based in West Midlands, UK. 

 This role will report directly into the Head of Sales.

Key Responsibilities 

• Develop and deliver an effective UK/IRE & EU sales strategy that drives sales and maximises company profit
• Develop relationships with import supply base in UK & Europe
• Negotiate pricing with customers and suppliers to achieve the best result for the company, taking into consideration all factors when setting price levels.
• Regular customer communication and attend meetings as required.
• Mange trading offers end to end, sending daily availabilities to key retail customers.
• Build an understanding of market conditions by daily communication with suppliers and customers, capitalise on market opportunities wherever possible.
• Understand customers stock levels to minimise any overstocks and manage any issues accordingly with them.
• Manage and minimise any customer claims due to quality issues on arrival.
• Ensure adherence to company procedures
• Liaise with the company departments on a regular basis as required
• Attend in person or via Teams or similar any internal or external meetings
• Resolve or highlight any payment issues with customers within the company procedure
• Ensure all sales orders are entered onto prophet in a timely manner

Key Competencies

• Strong experience within the FMCG chilled import industry, ideally in produce
• Experience in a Sales or Commercial Role within the UK FMCG or Fresh Produce Industry.
•  You would have an excellent track record in Sales and Procurement.
• Experience working with leading customers in retail or foodservice.
• Hardworking and honest outlook
• Contribute and work effectively within a team
• Confident and professional negotiator
• Able to adhere to the values and mission of the company
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage change and comply with internal and external business processes
• Competence in Microsoft Office products

The offer is made up of the following:

Base Salary: £40 – £50k per annum DOE. + Car Allowance ( £6,000 PA). + Bonus

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

25 days holiday per holiday year which runs October to September.