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