Trading Manager – Fresh Produce

Tailored Resourcing Solution; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in Fresh Produce is seeking an experienced Trading Manager to oversee a key retail account in the South East. The successful candidate will manage product categories, ensure timely orders, and drive account growth through effective team leadership and communication. This full-time role requires an individual with extensive knowledge in the Fresh Produce sector and proven trading success.

Qualifications

• Experienced Senior Trading individual from the Fresh Produce sector.
• Thorough understanding of Supply Chain and overseas Growers.
• Proven success in a similar role previously.

Responsibilities

• Manage weekly programs and ensure product availability.
• Liaise with customer Buyers to ensure accurate forecasts & orders.
• Provide information/reports on product performance and market share.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

We are currently recruiting on behalf of our client, andoffer an experienced Trading Manager the opportunity to work with a successful supplier of Fresh Produce in the South East.

Job type:Commercial / Trading/ Procurement Manager
Duration:Full Time
Location:Kent
Sector:Fresh Produce
Salary:£££ to attract the best

The position of Trading Manager will work closely with a key retail account and take responsibility for a specific product category; interfacing with UK and overseas Growers to ensure;

Timely orders and packaging of product

Liaising with customer Buyers to ensure forecasts & orders are accurate

Keep up to date with promotional & demand planning

Provide information / reports on product performance, sales and market share on a regular basis.

This Trading Manager role will manage the weekly programs and ensure product availability, with promotions and offers taken into consideration. With a key focus on account performance & growth, the successful individual will be confident with the ability to build and develop retail accounts, with a well-managed small team to assist the successful individual.

Requirements;

Experienced Senior Trading individual from the Fresh Produce sector is a highly essential requirement.

Proven success in a similar role previously

Detailed knowledge of the Fresh Produce industry

Thorough understanding of Supply Chain and overseas Growers

Encouraging Management style

High level of communication, negotiation and leadership skills