Assistant Commercial Trader

Stafforce Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Commercial Trader working on a full-time basis within Leicestershire.

Benefits

1. Competitive salary
2. Company bonus scheme
3. Employee Assistance Programme
4. Options to enhance your pension after 12 months service (increased employer contributions)
5. Opportunities to grow personally and develop within the business
6. Cycle to work scheme
7. Trade card offering 10% discounts in-store and online
8. Free on site parking

About the role:

The Assistant Commercial Trader will have trading responsibilities for products on a national basis, monitoring agreed trading positions and volume levels. Responsibilities include:

1. Providing accurate commercial information and market information to the Farm customers, Total Feed Specialists, Field Based Account Managers, and merchants.
2. Achieve outbound sales targets.
3. Drive sales campaigns.
4. Provide volume availability and prices for inquiries.
5. Support the sales coordinate team in developing best practices.
6. Follow up on leads from Salesforce.
7. Identify new business opportunities.
8. Ensure clearance of products from points of supply to the satisfaction of suppliers.
9. Input data to ensure CRM systems are up to date and accurate.
10. Attend meetings.
11. Ensure communication is maintained with all key personnel at supply sites.
12. Requirement to provide on-call cover evenings and weekends.

About you:

1. Higher Education level preferred (Degree, BTEC).
2. Computer literate - CRM experience essential.
3. Minimum 2 years work experience within a telesales environment.
4. Commercial aptitude.
5. Motivation for sales and a commercial acumen.
6. Customer focus, can close sales.
7. Ability to motivate internal and external sales teams, suppliers, and logistic partners.
8. Understanding of the agricultural sector.

If you are looking for a new career working with a well-known agricultural company, then please apply.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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