International Food Trader Meat and Fish - Preston, United Kingdom - French Selection UK Ltd

French Selection UK Ltd

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Preston, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

FRENCH SELECTION (FS)

International Meat / Fish Trader

Location:
Preston

Salary:
£55,000 per annum + generous profit share

Ref: 765TR2

A well-established food commodity trader (meat, fish, seafood)

Main duties:
As a key member of the international sales and purchasing team (food division), you will be directly responsible for a portfolio of suppliers and customers throughout the world

The role:

Responsible for buying and selling food commodities
Negotiating prices and maintaining relationships with suppliers and customers
Arrange / control transport and logistics operations for international orders
Contribute to generating income and control risks by performing standard trading work
Liaise with logistics team regarding shipment and documentation
Develop relationships with existing and new customers and management of sales
Establishing commercial relationships with suppliers and customers across the world
Fluent in English to business level (written and spoken)
Additional languages such as Chinese / Mandarin strong advantage
Confident, outgoing with good numeracy skills
Background in sales, purchasing, logistics or Export required
Able to work under pressure and independently.
Strong networking and interpersonal skills.