Fresh Produce Commercial Executive

Our client is a highly respected and long-established fresh produce business supplying a wide range of customers across the UK market. Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit an ambitious and commercially minded individual to join their team in a full-time, office-based role in Prescot. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone who already understands the fresh produce sector, or who is looking to accelerate their career within it, whilst becoming part of a progressive and entrepreneurial business. Who Are We Looking For? You may currently be: * A Produce Buyer * Junior Account Manager * Commercial Executive * Trader * Sales Executive * Produce Coordinator looking for the next step What is important is that you have genuine experience within the fresh produce sector and understand how the industry operates. Ideally, you will have experience across a broad range of fresh produce categories and be comfortable building relationships with both customers and suppliers. Individuals out of the fresh produce sector are still highly encouraged to apply if you are interested in entering a very fast paced and exciting sector. The Role You will be involved in: * Developing and managing customer relationships * Supporting sales and commercial activity * Sourcing and trading fresh produce * Working closely with growers, suppliers and customers * Identifying new commercial opportunities * Helping drive the future growth of the business This is a varied role where no two days are the same. The Person We are looking for someone who is: * Ambitious * Commercially aware * Energetic and driven * Relationship-focused * Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment * Passionate about fresh produce Most importantly, we are seeking an individual who wants to build a long-term career within the fresh produce industry and who is excited by the opportunity to grow alongside a successful business. The Package * £35,000 – £40,000 depending on experience * Full-time office-based role in Prescot * Genuine long-term career development opportunities * Join a respected and progressive fresh produce business Whether you already have fresh produce experience or are looking to enter the sector through this unique opportunity, if you enjoy dealing with people and want a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we would love to hear from you