A Junior Trader is responsible for the procurement and sales of produce in the most efficient way in order to fulfil customer’s orders and maintain continuity of supply within the guidelines given. As such they negotiate the most efficient cost prices and arrange transportation to maximise profits and maintain market share. They create, manage and uphold a productive supplier/customer relationship to maintain and increase sales, profitability and uphold service level agreements. This is a very high profile and responsible role within an organisation, requiring someone with brilliant interpersonal, numerical and communication skills and that can cope well under pressure.
- As a Junior Trader, it will be your job to initially manage the sales admin function but as you progress the trading role with our wholesale / food service customers.
- To plan and forecast produce quantities required to ensure sufficient stock is procured to fulfil orders and to avoid wastage.
- Produce weekly reports detailing top line sales figures, profit, any additional sales opportunities and quality levels ensuring a consistent flow of business information.
- To research, analyse and investigate markets and competitor pricing strategies, to negotiate and agree weekly and seasonal prices with suppliers to ensure continued profitability.
- To establish supplier volumes through crop planning to ensure continuous supply to fulfil service level agreements.
- Uphold awareness of costs within the supply chain to maintain and increase profit margins and maximise both customer and supplier profit potential.
- Comprehend, analyse and generate weekly reports and presentation of market data to highlight areas of growth, maximise sales and profit opportunities
** Must have Fresh Produce experience**
