Fresh Meat Trader

Af Blakemore & Son Ltd; Willenhall; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 20% of annual salary

Company car or car allowance

Mobile phone

Laptop

Pension scheme

Job summary

Af Blakemore & Son Ltd is seeking a Meat Trader to drive forward our meat procurement and sales strategy from our Midlands base. The role involves leading purchasing and selling activities for meat, developing new business in container loads and pallet quantities from our depots, and working within the Blakemore Meats division.

You will report to the Commercial Director and play a senior leadership role in shaping strategy, managing supplier and customer relationships, and ensuring quality, cost

Qualifications

• Proven track record in meat trading, procurement and sales across key proteins.
• Established connections with suppliers, producers and customers in the meat industry.
• Ability to analyse market data and make informed decisions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs.
• Self-starter with initiative and opportunity spotting.

Responsibilities

• Source high-quality meat from UK and international suppliers with competitive pricing and timely delivery.
• Monitor market trends and dynamics to inform trading decisions.
• Lead development of purchasing and selling strategy for meat products.
• Shape strategy with commercial leadership to drive growth and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety and company policies.

Skills

Meat trading

Procurement

Sales development

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Supply chain knowledge

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Meat Trader Hybrid/Office - based either at our Depot in Hilton Cross (Featherstone) or our Depot in Talbot Green (South Wales)

Salary - Very competitive (based on individual skills, experience and potential to grow sales) + plus excellent benefits package including 20% bonus opportunity, Company Car or Car Allowance, Mobile Phone & Laptop.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Meat Trader to join our award winning team working within our Blakemore Meats division based in the Midlands. Office and hybrid working can be accommodated with this role.

About the role

As a Trader, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our forward sales and procurement strategy. Your key responsibility will be to take a lead role in shaping our purchasing and selling strategy on meat and developing new business, both directly in container loads and in pallet quantities out of our own depot. This role is as a senior leader within Blakemore Meats and will form an integral part of the senior commercial leadership driving the business forwards.

Key accountabilities

Reporting into the Commercial Director you will be responsible for;

• Source high-quality meat from UK and international suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, timely delivery and alignment with BRC standards.
• Monitor market trends, supply, and demand dynamics to make informed trading decisions.
• Leverage your existing network of customer and supplier relationships within the meat industry.
• Be an integral part of the commercial leadership team to shape our strategy for continued growth
• Mitigate risks associated with currency fluctuations, logistics, and market volatility.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
• The effective control of waste product throughout the supply chain
• Ensuring all administration processes are adhered to
• Management of ranging requirements in line with the company purchasing strategy
• Management and control of historical purchases
• Support and promote food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity within the role
• Ensure compliance with “The Blakemore Way” and appropriate levels of the competency framework
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity
• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy
• Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to role

Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required

• Proven track record in meat trading, procurement and sales, with exposure to all key proteins
• Established connections with suppliers, producers, and customers.
• Ability to analyse market data and make informed decisions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Programs
• Self-starter, quick to take the initiative and spot new opportunities
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships, influence, negotiate and persuade
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Ability to use logical and creative thinking to solve problems and make decisions
• Entrepreneurial and innovative with a delivery focus
• Commercially focused, capable of delivering results in a cost-effective manner
• Strong negotiation skills are an essential
• Customer focussed and understands the importance of this to the business
• Challenges appropriately and identifies areas for improvement
• Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles
• Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Extremely self-motivated and driven

Financial Responsibilities

• The achievement of budgeted income and profitability targets

What's in it for you?

You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package.

• 34 days holiday per year including public holidays (Increasing after 3, 5 and 10 years)
• Use of a Company Car, or take a Car Allowance as an alternative
• Bonus of up to 20% of annual salary
• Private medical insurance
• Mobile Phone & laptop
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
• Flexible working hours opportunity
• Excellent additional benefits package including: Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial adviceCompany Pension SchemeCompany Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension SchemeNEST pension schemeExtra Holiday - Purchase SchemeLong Service Awards

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.