Meat Trader / Commercial Executive

Gtek Foods Ltd; Little Hadham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured bonus scheme

Job summary

Gtek Foods Ltd is seeking a proactive Meat Trader / Commercial Executive to join our head office team in Hertfordshire. You will manage trading activities for meat, poultry and seafood, sourcing from global suppliers and coordinating with物流 and operations to ensure smooth order execution.

You will negotiate prices, monitor market trends, prepare quotations, manage pipelines and build strong relationships with customers.

Qualifications

• Negotiation, pricing and margin management within food/commodities.
• Knowledge of meat, poultry and seafood products and frozen supply chains.
• Ability to analyse market data and track global trends.
• Strong customer relationship management and service delivery.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills including documentation and order processing.
• Effective written and verbal communication with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with business software and CRM to manage trading data.
• Previous meat trading, food distribution or related commercial experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage trading activities for meat, poultry and seafood products, including sourcing from global suppliers.
• Coordinate with logistics and operations teams.
• Negotiate prices and contract terms; monitor market trends and commodity pricing.
• Maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Prepare quotations and manage order pipelines.
• Collaborate with internal teams on product availability and stock management.
• Identify new commercial opportunities and contribute to sales strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Pricing & margins

Market analysis

Customer relationships

Organization & administration

CRM proficiency

Communication

Meat/food trading knowledge

Tools

CRM platforms

Spreadsheets

Trading platforms

Job description

Gtek Foods Ltd is a primary importer and exporter of high-quality meat, poultry, and seafood products sourced from approved global supply partners. The company specialises in supplying chilled and frozen products to manufacturers, wholesale, catering and food service clients across the UK and throughout the international markets globally. With strong expertise in production and detailed knowledge of import/export classifications and duties Gtek Foods Ltd operates at the forefront of its marketplace. Commodity and added-value products form the core of our business, offering customers a wide and reliable product range. The company focuses on building long-term partnerships through consistent quality, reliable service and market insight.

Role Description

Meat Trader / Commercial Executive is a full-time role based from our stunning head offices located at The Gate House, Hadham Hall in Ware, Hertfordshire. The role involves managing trading activities for meat, poultry and or seafood products, including sourcing from global suppliers and coordinating with our logistics and operations teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include negotiating prices and contract terms, monitoring market trends and commodity pricing, and maintaining relationships with existing and prospective customers. You will prepare quotations, manage order pipelines and collaborate with internal teams on product availability and stock management. The role also includes identifying new commercial opportunities, contributing to sales strategies, and ensuring compliance with company policies and relevant regulations.

Qualifications

• Strong commercial and trading skills, including experience in negotiation, pricing, and margin management within the food or commodities sector.
• Knowledge of meat, poultry, and seafood products, with an understanding of frozen supply chains and international trade practices.
• Ability to analyse market data, track global trends, and make informed trading decisions aligned with business objectives.
• Proficiency in managing customer relationships, building long-term partnerships, and delivering high-quality service.
• Solid organisational and administrative skills, including accuracy in documentation, order processing, and stock coordination.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work collaboratively across commercial, operations, and logistics teams.
• Comfort using business software and tools (e.g. spreadsheets and CRM platforms) to manage trading and customer information.
• Previous experience in meat trading, food distribution, or a related commercial role is key.
• Ability to manage workload independently, and respond quickly to changing market conditions.

High base salaries are paid to talented individuals, coupled with our structured bonus system that allows you to monitor your own financial progress. Our remuneration packages are tailored to your individual experience and linked directly to your ability to generate regular income and profits.

Career progression for those with ambition and drive to become part of a successful and rapidly expanding organisation are available.