Junior Fresh Produce Trader: Procurement & Sales (Hybrid)

Fmk consulting; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

One day WFH per week

Travel to West London office

Training & development

Job summary

Fmk consulting is seeking a motivated Junior Procurement & Sales Executive to support the commercial team and develop into a Fresh Produce Trader. The role involves sourcing produce, building supplier relationships, and developing new business opportunities within the UK market.

You will work alongside an experienced team in a role that offers exposure to all aspects of fresh produce trading, with potential for progression into procurement, sales, or trader roles.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in fresh produce or related industry.
• Interest and experience in procurement and sales.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good commercial awareness and willingness to learn.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Proactive, independent worker with a positive attitude.
• Knowledge of Spanish or experience with imported produce is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing fresh produce from existing and new suppliers.
• Build strong relationships with growers and suppliers across Europe and North Africa.
• Support supplier negotiations, pricing discussions, and seasonal planning.
• Monitor market trends, crop availability, and pricing.
• Forecasting and procurement administration.
• Develop UK B2B customers and identify opportunities.
• Prepare quotations and support commercial negotiations.
• Maintain accurate sales records, reports and forecasts.

Skills

Procurement

Sales experience

Relationship building

Communication

Organisational skills

Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

Fmk consulting is seeking a motivated Junior Procurement & Sales Executive to support the commercial team and develop into a Fresh Produce Trader. The role involves sourcing produce, building supplier relationships, and developing new business opportunities within the UK market.

You will work alongside an experienced team in a role that offers exposure to all aspects of fresh produce trading, with potential for progression into procurement, sales, or trader roles.