Commercial Coordinator

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

Only suitable candidates will be directly contacted about this position and we will not store or process the data of candidates in any way unless consent has been obtained.