Our Client are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Commercial Executive to join their fresh food business. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive growth, optimise operations, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Role Details:

* Position: Commercial Executive

* Reporting to: Commercial Director

* Salary: £30,000-£35,000 doe

* Schedule: Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00

Key Responsibilities:

1. Availability Management: Identify and implement strategies to improve product availability, leveraging key performance indicators and business levers.

2. Stock Optimisation: Review and suggest improvements to optimise stock holding and minimise waste while maintaining product quality.

3. Commercial Support: Provide efficient support to the Buying Manager and Buyers, utilising strong communication skills and initiative to achieve business goals.

4. Demand Planning: Collaborate with Demand Planners to align forecasts, promotional volumes, and key event planning. Conduct post-event analysis to refine future strategies.

5. Supply Chain Optimisation: Investigate and resolve availability issues across the supply chain, from supplier to shelf. Optimise branch ranging based on sales data.

6. New Product Introduction: Work closely with Demand Planners on new line setup, ensuring alignment on initial and promotional volumes.

7. Compliance and Strategy: Support supply chain strategies and projects while adhering to guidelines.

8. Product Lifecycle Management: Coordinate various product-related changes, including new lines, cost/retail adjustments, and deletions.

9. Process Management: Ensure proper approval and authorisation of retail processes, cost processes, promotions, and data sharing.

10. Promotional Administration: Manage promotional activities, including marketing material approval and supplier query resolution.

11. Communication: Issue communications through appropriate channels, resolve queries, and handle customer complaints.

12. Team Support: Assist with sampling, departmental events, commercial meetings, and administrative tasks.

13. Best Practices: Promote and maintain high standards in hygiene, health & safety, and environmental practices.

14. Innovation: Identify and communicate areas for improvement and innovation within the business.

Qualifications and Skills:

* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

* Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

* Proficiency in data analysis and reporting

* Experience in retail or fresh food industry preferred

* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

* Proactive approach to identifying and implementing improvements

Join this fantastic business and help contribute to their continued success. If you're passionate about fresh food, customer satisfaction, and driving business growth, we want to hear from you - Apply today with your CV