Trading Account Manager

Karsten UK are a leading fruit packing and trading company within the FMCG industry committed to quality, efficiency, and innovation. To support our growing commercial team, we are seeking a skilled Trading Account Manager with a strong trading background to join our team.

Responsibilites:

Develop and deliver an effective UK/IRE & EU sales strategy that drives sales and maximises company profit

Develop relationships with import supply base in UK & Europe

Negotiate pricing with customers and suppliers to achieve the best result for Karsten, taking into consideration all factors when setting price levels.

Regular customer communication and attend meetings as required.

Mange trading offers end to end, sending daily availabilities to key retail customers.

Build an understanding of market conditions by daily communication with suppliers and customers, capitalise on market opportunities wherever possible.

Understand customers stock levels to minimise any overstocks and manage any issues accordingly with them.

Manage and minimise any customer claims due to quality issues on arrival.

Ensure adherence to company procedures

Liaise with the company departments on a regular basis as required

Attend in person or via Teams or similar any internal or external meetings

Resolve or highlight any payment issues with customers within the company procedure

Ensure all sales orders are entered onto prophet in a timely manner

Follow the Karsten policies in conducting business

Key Competancies:

• Experience within the FMCG chilled import industry, ideally in produce
• Experience working with leading retailers across the world
• Hardworking and honest outlook
• Contribute and work effectively within a team
• Confident and professional negotiator
• Able to adhere to the values and mission of the company
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to manage change and comply with internal and external business processes
• Competence in Microsoft Office products

This position reports directly to the Head of Sales.

If you believe you fit the job profile, please submit your application.