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Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain, we grow, source, ripen, pack, process, and market quality avocados & fresh produce 365 days a year across the globe.
With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognized as the leading #avoexperts and are considered the supplier of choice for retail & wholesale customers, serving from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.
We're looking for a Commercial Administrator to join our team in Kings Hill, Kent, on a permanent basis.
As a Commercial Administrator, you will provide accurate and timely administrative support to the commercial sales team and our customers. Reporting to the commercial manager, your responsibilities include managing daily administrative tasks such as assisting Commercial Managers with accounts, interacting with customers and customer platforms, and ensuring deadlines and requirements are met.
The role involves collaborating with teams across wholesale accounts, working with internal stakeholders in procurement, finance, and operations to contribute to the team's ongoing success.
This position is based in the office, with working from home on Thursdays and one in every four weekends.
Responsibilities include:
* Supporting sales, account, and supply chain administration for key wholesale accounts.
* Assisting with finance administration, including uploading pricing, comparing forecasted versus actual prices, and managing customer communication on price changes.
* Building and maintaining market data reports, monitoring market trends, competitor activities, and customer behavior to support the team.
* Supporting business transformation by assisting with the implementation and training of the new D365 platform, tailored to individual account needs.
Requirements
Essential:
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Suite
* Strong organizational skills
* Effective communication skills (both written and verbal)
* Self-motivated with good time management skills
Desirable:
* Experience in a commercial administrative role (beneficial but not essential)
* Experience in fresh produce or supply chain management (advantageous but not essential)
Benefits include:
* Competitive salary
* Hybrid working model (office in Kings Hill)
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Modern office environment with fresh fruit, coffee, orange juice, and avocado ice-cream
* Free on-site parking
* Company pension scheme with life insurance
* Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash
* Festive hampers and Christmas party
* Sausage roll Thursdays and pizza lunch days
Please note, there is no fixed closing date. We review applications on a rolling basis and may remove the advert at any time.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered regardless of age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran status, neurodiversity, or disability.
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