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Sales / Trader ( Fresh Produce )
Job Posted: 7 days ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dover, Kent
Expire in: 21 days
Job Description
Trader / Salesperson ( Fresh Produce & Fruit Industry )
About the Role:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Trader / Salesperson to join a dynamic and growing fresh produce business based in Kent. This is a key role for a self-motivated, commercially driven individual with a proven track record in the fruit and fresh produce sector.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing existing customer and supplier relationships, while actively developing new business opportunities across the UK and Europe.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and maintain strong trading relationships with both customers and suppliers
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Identify and pursue new sales opportunities across wholesale, foodservice, and retail sectors
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Negotiate prices, volumes, and specifications to meet commercial targets
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Monitor market trends, pricing, and competitor activity to inform trading decisions
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Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and operations teams to ensure smooth supply chain execution
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Prepare and manage sales forecasts, budgets, and margin analysis
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Ensure excellent customer service and satisfaction at every stage of the trading process
Ideal Candidate Profile:
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Proven experience in a trading or sales role within the fresh produce / fruit industry
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Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
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A well-established network of contacts within the fresh produce sector
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Ability to identify market opportunities and convert them into profitable sales
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Results-driven, with a proactive and resilient approach to challenges
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship management skills
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Strong organisational skills with attention to detail
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Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic trading environment
Desirable:
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Knowledge of import/export procedures and logistics
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Experience working with European or international customers
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Multilingual abilities (especially Spanish, Dutch, or French)
What’s on Offer:
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Competitive salary + performance-related bonus
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Company benefits and pension scheme
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A supportive, entrepreneurial team environment
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Opportunities for professional development and progression
To Apply:
If you’re a confident trader or salesperson with a passion for fresh produce and the drive to succeed in a competitive market, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and achievemeBefore You Apply
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