Commercial Executive

MorePeople; Kingston upon Thames; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary annual bonus

Hybrid working

25 days holiday

Job summary

MorePeople is seeking a Trader with wholesale fresh produce experience, ideally in fruit, to manage relationships with customers and suppliers and drive profitability across the fruit category. The role offers hybrid working with office days and home-based days and a discretionary annual bonus.

In this position you will support day-to-day trading, forecast and report on performance, and collaborate with Procurement, Sales, Operations and Logistics to ensure efficient delivery and strong

Qualifications

• Experience in wholesale fresh produce or fruit trading.
• Strong ability to build and manage customer and supplier relationships.
• Commercial mindset with ability to identify opportunities and drive profit.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with wholesale customers and fresh produce suppliers.
• Support trading and commercial management of the fruit category.
• Monitor trading performance and identify commercial opportunities.
• Assist with forecasting, pricing, stock planning and reporting.
• Support customer meetings and supplier reviews.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations.

Skills

Relationship building

Negotiation

Commercial awareness

Multi-tasking

Trading experience

Job description

Are you a Trader looking for your next challenge in the fresh produce industry?

• We're looking for a commercially minded professional with wholesale fresh produce experience, ideally with a strong background in fruit, to join a successful and growing fresh produce business as a Trader.
• If you've worked within the fresh produce supply chain, understand the fast-paced nature of wholesale trading, and have experience managing customer and supplier relationships, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your trading career.

What's in it for you?

• Salary between £40-60,000 depending on experience.
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Hybrid working - home on Mondays and Fridays.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Genuine career development within a supportive and experienced commercial team.

The Role

• As a Trader, you'll play a key role in managing customer and supplier relationships, supporting day-to-day trading activity, and helping to maximise sales and profitability across the fruit category.
• You'll work closely with growers, suppliers and customers while collaborating with Procurement, Sales, Operations, Technical and Logistics to ensure products are delivered efficiently and commercially.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and developing relationships with wholesale customers and fresh produce suppliers.
• Supporting the trading and commercial management of the fruit category.
• Monitoring trading performance and identifying commercial opportunities.
• Assisting with forecasting, pricing, stock planning and reporting.
• Supporting customer meetings and supplier reviews.
• Working closely with internal teams to ensure smooth supply chain operations.
• Delivering excellent customer service while driving commercial performance.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within the wholesale fresh produce industry is essential.
• A strong background in fruit is highly desirable.
• Commercial experience in buying, sales, account management or trading.
• Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of the fast-paced nature of fresh produce trading.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Working Pattern

• Hybrid working - office-based Tuesday to Thursday, home-based Monday and Friday.