Fresh Meat Trader

Hybrid/Office - based either at our Depot in Hilton Cross (Featherstone) or our Depot in Talbot Green (South Wales).

Salary - Very competitive (based on individual skills, experience and potential to grow sales) + excellent benefits package including 20% bonus opportunity, Company Car or Car Allowance, Mobile Phone.

Responsibilities:

• Source high-quality meat from UK and international suppliers, ensuring competitive pricing, timely delivery and alignment with BRC standards.
• Monitor market trends, supply, and demand dynamics to make informed trading decisions.
• Leverage your existing network of customer and supplier relationships within the meat industry.
• Be an integral part of the commercial leadership team to shape our strategy for continued growth.
• Mitigate risks associated with currency fluctuations, logistics, and market volatility.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to maximise sales and profitability.
• The effective control of waste product throughout the supply chain.
• Ensuring all administration processes are adhered to.
• Management of ranging requirements in line with the company purchasing strategy.
• Management and control of historical purchases.
• Support and promote food safety, quality, legality, and authenticity within the role.
• Ensure compliance with “The Blakemore Way” and appropriate levels of the competency framework.
• Maintain employee and organisational confidentiality in line with the Data Protection Act.
• Demonstrate commitment to equality and diversity.
• Comply with Health and Safety responsibilities in line with the Company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
• Comply with all other policy and legal requirements in relation to role.

Key Knowledge, Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required:

• Proven track record in meat trading, procurement and sales, with exposure to all key proteins.
• Established connections with suppliers, producers, and customers.
• Ability to analyse market data and make informed decisions.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Programs.
• Self-starter, quick to take the initiative and spot new opportunities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong working relationships, influence, negotiate and persuade.
• Strong organisational and planning skills.
• Ability to use logical and creative thinking to solve problems and make decisions.
• Entrepreneurial and innovative with a delivery focus.
• Commercially focused, capable of delivering results in a cost-effective manner.
• Strong negotiation skills are essential.
• Customer focussed and understands the importance of this to the business.
• Challenges appropriately and identifies areas for improvement.
• Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles.
• Ability to deal with conflict in an effective and professional manner.
• Flexible approach to working hours.
• Extremely self-motivated and driven.

Financial Responsibilities:

• The achievement of budgeted income and profitability targets.

What's in it for you?

You will play a vital role in our business and have a huge impact on our success so not only will you receive excellent training, support and continued development but we will also offer a competitive salary and superb benefits package:

• 34 days holiday per year including public holidays (Increasing after 3, 5 and 10 years).
• Use of a Company Car, or take a Car Allowance as an alternative.
• Bonus of up to 20% of annual salary.
• Private medical insurance.
• Mobile Phone.