Commercial Assistant
Apply nowThe Company:
Based in the Southeast of England our
business has specialised in growing British Apples & Pears since 1947.
Today we are the UK’s largest top fruit producer, farming 3,400 acres of
orchards that are spread across multiple farm locations and employ over 350
full time equivalent staff and 800 – 1,000 seasonal workers. Our family run
business supplies direct to supermarket retail customers, controlling every
step from the orchard to the customer, supplying 1 in 3 of all the British
apples and pears produced in the UK.
The
Candidate
The
ideal candidate will have experience of working in a similar role and will
support the Commercial Team in processing orders for all our customers. Excellent
computer and interpersonal skills are a must, to ensure liaising with both
customers and other departments within our business.
The
Role
As
Commercial Assistant you will be responsible for:
·
Processing
and updating orders for all customers.
·
Liaising
with customers to resolve order issues.
·
Monitoring
customer stock availability and requesting order increases where required.
·
Updating
the “True Commerce” portal with any changes to orders.
·
Support
accounts by investigating shortage queries from depots to verify debit notes.
·
Reporting
tonnages to BAP.
·
Reporting
declaration of Cameo and Rubens varieties.
·
The
creation of reports using the businesses ERP system
·
Provide
regular insights from analysis of reporting data to support the Commercial Team
in revenue and sales performance management.
·
Conducting
retail customer GAP analysis.
·
Identify
product developments or new products by remaining current on industry trends, market,
and competitor activity.
·
Support
the commercial team and wider business with any special projects.
·
The
‘housekeeping’ of commercial files on Sharepoint to ensure all information is
always appropriately positioned and accurate.
Skills Required
·
Proven
experience working in a busy Commercial environment
·
Well
organised, attention to detail, able to prioritise appropriately
·
Able
to work to deadlines, both individually and as part of a team
·
Excellent
communication skills
·
Excellent
computer skills – Word, Excel, Power BI
·
Ability
to communicate (written & verbal) in English at Level B2 or higher.
What’s on offer?
A company culture which promotes
continuous learning, diversity and opportunities for career development.
An attractive remuneration
including a variety of benefits.
The opportunity to join a
business that values every employee and hold their company values at the core
of all their activities.
Salary and Benefits:
Full time, permanent position
Salary £26,000 to £32,000 per annum, based on
a 45-hour week.
5 days per week, including either a Saturday
or Sunday.
Weekdays are office based and weekends can be
covered from home.
Annual Leave entitlement of 20 days, plus 8 bank
holidays.
Annual Leave Loyalty Scheme where employees
can earn additional paid days.
Annual Bonus and Salary scheme
Fortnightly pay
Statutory pension scheme after the first 3
months employment.
Company laptop and mobile phone provided.
Free apples and pears