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FMK Consulting are specialist recruiters for the Fresh Produce & Food, Agriculture and FMCG Industries across the whole supply chain.
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FMK has a successful track record of effective Recruitment and Consultancy.
Latest Jobs
Full-Time|Permanent
Kent
Posted 5 months ago
A major UK grower and Cooperative group Leader for Salads and Vegetables, and Fruit importer, is looking for a person to join their sales team.
Overview: This role focuses on managing sales operations and procurement processes for a diverse range of fruit products including citrus, stone fruit, vegetables, and salads targeted at the UK non-retail sector. The position requires a blend of sales acumen, procurement expertise, and a solid understanding of the fresh produce market, particularly sourcing from Spain.
Key Responsibilities:
- Sales Management: Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate and expand the market share in the UK non-retail sector.
Identify and engage with potential clients in industries such as hospitality, foodservice, catering, and other non-retail segments.Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, understand their needs, and provide tailored solutions.
- Product Procurement from Spain: Responsibility for the procurement process, particularly sourcing from Spain, for a variety of fruit products including citrus, stone fruit, vegetables, and salads.
Establish and maintain relationships with suppliers and growers in Spain to ensure a consistent and high-quality supply chain.Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms with suppliers to optimize procurement costs and maintain product quality.
- Market Analysis and Forecasting: Conduct market analysis, monitor industry trends, and assess demand to anticipate market needs and adjust procurement and sales strategies accordingly.
Identify new product opportunities, considering market preferences and client requirements.
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management: Coordinate closely with logistics teams to ensure efficient and timely delivery of products to clients while maintaining freshness and quality standards.
Manage inventory levels, oversee stock rotation, and minimize wastage through effective supply chain management.
- Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in a sales role within the fresh produce industry, specifically catering to non-retail sectors in the UK.
- Prior experience in procurement, preferably with a focus on sourcing fresh produce from Spain.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in Spanish or relevant languages spoken in Spain is highly advantageous.
- Understanding of supply chain logistics and market dynamics in the fresh produce industry.
This role demands a dynamic individual who can effectively manage sales operations, cultivate client relationships, and efficiently procure high-quality produce (mostly Spanish) to meet the diverse needs of the UK non-retail sector.
Job Features
A major UK grower and Cooperative group Leader for Salads and Vegetables, and Fruit importer, is looking for a person to join their sales team. Overview: This role focuses on managing sales operation...
Full-Time|Permanent
South East
Posted 5 months ago
One of Fresh Produces’ most agile trading groups is looking to further expand their Trading team
They are looking for someone who knows their Salad and / or Veg !
This role is mainly for sales and procurement for the Non-Retail market in the UK. If your customer base is more extended or indeed more niche, not a problem. The plan is to enable your current and future Supply and Customer base plenty of room to breathe, cash flow is not an issue your credit control will always be part of the picture.
You will be the heart and soul of this category, there are no limits on which way you want to take it and full support is part of the package.
Expectations about you :
- A minimum of two years relevant experience.
- A combination of sales and buying background in Salad and or Vegetable categories.
- The ability to develop additional Customers and Suppliers
- Working knowledge of the Non-Retail sector (Wholesalers, Category Managers, Food Service, Food processors, Box Companies etc etc)
- Written and spoken fluency in English (other EU languages advantageous)
Please call Frank Kinsella on07734 861080 to discuss this role
Job Features
One of Fresh Produces’ most agile trading groups is looking to further expand their Trading team They are looking for someone who knows their Salad and / or Veg ! This role is mainly for sales and p...
Full-Time|Permanent
Posted 5 months ago
Are you wondering how you can get on the ladder in the Fresh Produce Commercial World?
FMK Consulting are looking for an ambitious, enthusiastic individual with bags of personality with a thirst to learn, develop and grow in their next career move into Fresh Produce sales. A leading international Fresh Produce company is looking to add to their already successful Sales and Commercial team with a Junior Sales executive. This is a incredible chance to learn the trade from the masters ….
We would like you to have some understanding of the Fresh Produce industry but more importantly to demonstrate rapport building skills and commercial acumen.
Overall this is an impressive and unique opportunity to grow your career; You would be joining a business that is committed to providing opportunities for innovation and growth and as well as this, you will be a part of a vibrant Sales and Trading team who will help you develop your Sales skills and focus on understanding customer needs and building long term relationships in the Industry. This will be achieved through developing an understanding of customers’ businesses, the challenges of supply vs demand within fresh produce, the seasonality, effectively negotiating prices and ensuring a first class standard of Customer Service delivered at all times.
If you have the drive for success you will have plenty of chances to progress your career, increase your salary and take advantage of ongoing training opportunities.
What we are looking for:
Your talent to sell, open personality be enthusiastic and hardworking….
- Ideally you would have previous experience within a Commercial or Sales Department from the fresh produce or similar Industry
- You will be trained in the role, but some previous knowledge of the Fresh Produce Wholesale Industry would be desirable.
- A successful candidate will be able to demonstrate their ability to prioritise work loads and work in a fast paced environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- High standard of numeracy
- Excellent PC skills and proficiency in MS Word, MS PowerPoint and MS Excel is desirable.
- Other language skills would be beneficial
- You would be outgoing with the ability to get on with people from supplier to customer level – Overall we would expect you to have a natural ability to build relationships
- Reliable and flexible attitude
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Please contact the FMK Consulting team to discuss the role and your experience. Or if you feel you have the above experience, please send over a CV and we will get back to you with some feedback and more information about the role and the company
Job Features
Junior Sales / Commercial (Fruit, Salad & Veg Industry)
Roles
Sales
Including Account Management, Trading, Business Development & Marketing
Logistics
Including Transport Management, Operations, Supply Chain
Directors
Including All Director level positions
Administration
Including Sales support
Production and Warehouse
Finance
Including Managers and Directors
Technical
Including Manager, Technologist, Agronomists, Quality Assurance Managers, NPD
Farming
Including Farming Manager, Growers, Fruit Specialists
Vineyards
Including Management, Wine Buyers, Social Media Managers, BWS Commercial Teams
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Fresh Produce & Food, Food Service, Farming, Horticulture, Agriculture, Viticulture, Hydroponics, Retail, Food Manufacturing, FMCG, Beer, Wine and Spirits, Vineyard Management, Agronomy