Commercial Administrator

Commercial Administrator£28,000 per annumRedditch Talent Guardian is recruiting on behalf of a growing consolidator and distributor of fine food, drink and fresh produce, supplying the independent retail and foodservice sectors. Everything they supply is consolidated and distributed from a purpose-built Distribution Centre in Redditch, ensuring it meets their strict quality standards. Due to continued growth, they're looking for a Commercial Administrator to act as a key support function to the commercial department.The role This is a varied, hands-on commercial support role with real exposure across the business — you'll work alongside the Business Development team and provide executive support to the Managing Director and heads of department.\n

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• Set up and maintain new and existing suppliers and products
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• Set up and maintain customer accounts, including IT system setup
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• Handle pricing and system administration, including producing customer pricelists in line with defined retail periods
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• Produce weekly sales reports across all customers
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• Support the processing of customer sales orders from various sources (EDI, email, telephone)
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• Deal with and respond to customer queries, requests and complaints
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• Provide effective customer service on deliveries, issues and enquiries
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• Assist the Business Development team with customer-related requirements
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• Provide executive support to the Managing Director and heads of departments
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What you'll need\n

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• Experience in a similar role, and knowledge of the food or retail industry, would be hugely beneficial
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• An understanding of the commercial process around sourcing, purchasing and supply of goods and services
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• Some experience of customer/supplier liaison and negotiation, including margin and P&L comprehension, would be beneficial
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• Strong communication skills, with experience dealing with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers
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• Confident IT skills, particularly Excel and Microsoft applications
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• Highly numerate, with strong diligence and attention to detail
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• Own transport and a full UK driving licence
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• Based full time at the Worcestershire head office
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• GCSE or equivalent education
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• Punctual, self-motivated, and able to work both in a team and on your own initiative
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Hours & benefits\n

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• £28,080 per annum (full time, 40 hours per week)
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• Monday to Friday, with flexibility aligned to business requirements
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• Annual holiday allowance
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• Employee benefits scheme and pension scheme
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• Free on-site secure parking
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• Training provided, including product knowledge and company policies and procedures
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About the business A values-led business built on teamwork, quality, honesty and passion. They're a fluid, flexible company that develops its own people, with quality and integrity at the heart of everything they do.