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Trading Assistant

Reporting to Trading Controller.

Salary - competitive.

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is a dynamic, family-owned business with a proud heritage dating back to 1917. As one of the UK’s largest privately owned companies, we employ over 5,000 people and generate a turnover of £1.1 billion. Ranked among the UK’s top 100 private businesses, we’re passionate about food, innovation, and service. Our operations span retail, wholesale distribution, foodservice, fresh meat, logistics, and shop fitting.

To support the Commercial team in managing and optimising the sales and buying processes within the organisation.

• Ensuring accurate data entry for product information, pricing and promotions and maintaining up-to-date records in the database.

• Providing general administrative assistance to the Commercial team, including the preparation of documents, scheduling meetings and maintaining systems, always delivered with a high degree of accuracy.
• Supporting the Commercial team in achieving key performance indicators (KPI’s).

• Liaising with suppliers regarding delivery schedules, pricing, promotional proposals etc. fostering strong relationships for smoother operations.
• To act as the first point of contact for internal and external communications, managing phone calls, emails and correspondence effectively.

• Assisting with customer enquiries (either via the Commercial team, sales team or customer services) relating to orders, product availability, pricing and delivery timelines, always ensuring a high level of customer service.

Assisting in the data preparation and the analysis of sales and data performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities and areas for improvement.

• 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

• A high level of numeracy and literacy is essential
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs essential
• Educated to an A Level standard or equivalent is desirable
• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Reliably follows instructions and procedures
• Keen and enthusiastic approach to working both in a team and independently
• Ability to produce accurate work within agreed timescales
• Excellent communication skills and the capacity to build good working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Strong organisational and planning skills with an attention to detail
• Customer focussed and understands the importance of this to the business
• Positive attitude and flexibility in covering other roles in the department
• Shows a commitment to ongoing personal development and training, always striving to improve
• Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles

Permanent

40 hours per week

Competitive

24th October, 2025

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