Junior Trader

Location: Kent | Full-time | Competitive Salary

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Are you passionate about fresh produce and eager to kick-start a career in trading? Join a leading fresh produce business with an unrivaled customer base and grow your career in a dynamic industry!

The Role:

As a Junior Trader, you’ll assist in buying and selling fresh produce, supporting customer programmes, and learning how to negotiate with suppliers and customers to maximise profit. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be trained in the trading process and develop key commercial skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Customer Liaison – Build and manage relationships with food service businesses, wholesalers, and B2B clients.
Order & Stock Management – Create orders, manage stock levels, and ensure inventory accuracy.
Delivery Coordination – Work with logistics to ensure timely and quality deliveries.
Programme Management – Oversee customer programmes, ensuring contracted volumes are met.
Administrative Support – Manage purchase orders, invoicing, and transaction records.
Internal Collaboration – Work with commercial and operations teams to resolve issues and maintain smooth processes.
Daily Trading Support – Assist the commercial team with purchases, sales, and programme updates.
Customer Issue Resolution – Handle customer queries and problems promptly and professionally.

What We’re Looking For:

Strong Communication Skills – Comfortable engaging with clients and suppliers over the phone and in person.
Numerically Strong – Confident handling data, orders, and stock management.
Fast-Paced & Adaptable – Thrives in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
Ambitious & Eager to Learn – Driven to develop in a junior role with full mentoring and training.
Tech-Savvy – Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and MS Office applications.
Organised – Skilled at managing multiple priorities and tasks simultaneously.
Problem Solver – Pragmatic and innovative in handling challenges and identifying opportunities.

What’s On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits package
Career progression opportunities
Supportive, friendly business-oriented culture
Work with a wide range of premium fresh produce and high-profile clients