Karsten UK are a leading fruit packing and trading company within the FMCG industry committed to quality, efficiency, and innovation. To support our growing commercial team, we are seeking a skilled Trading Account Manager with a strong trading background to join our team.
Responsibilities:
* Develop and deliver an effective UK/IRE & EU sales strategy that drives sales and maximises company profit
* Develop relationships with import supply base in UK & Europe
* Negotiate pricing with customers and suppliers to achieve the best result for Karsten, taking into consideration all factors when setting price levels.
* Regular customer communication and attend meetings as required.
* Mange trading offers end to end, sending daily availabilities to key retail customers.
* Build an understanding of market conditions by daily communication with suppliers and customers, capitalise on market opportunities wherever possible.
* Understand customers stock levels to minimise any overstocks and manage any issues accordingly with them.
* Manage and minimise any customer claims due to quality issues on arrival.
* Ensure adherence to company procedures
* Liaise with the company departments on a regular basis as required
* Attend in person or via Teams or similar any internal or external meetings
* Resolve or highlight any payment issues with customers within the company procedure
* Ensure all sales orders are entered onto prophet in a timely manner
* Follow the Karsten policies in conducting business
Key Competencies:
* Experience within the FMCG chilled import industry, ideally in produce
* Experience working with leading retailers across the world
* Hardworking and honest outlook
* Contribute and work effectively within a team
* Confident and professional negotiator
* Able to adhere to the values and mission of the company
* Effective communication skills
* Ability to manage change and comply with internal and external business processes
* Competence in Microsoft Office products
This position reports directly to the Head of Sales.
If you believe you fit the job profile, please submit your application.
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