Working with an industry leading supplier of fresh fruits based in the UK, our client is a dynamic and customer focused business that pride themselves on delivering superb quality and outstanding service to all their customers. Due to continued on-going developments, there is now a vacancy for a Fresh Produce experienced Customer Technical Manager. The successful candidate will be part of the Technical team located at their state-of-the-art facility in Lincolnshire.
The Opportunity…
* To further develop and nurture customer relationships
* To effectively manage and build relations with growers and suppliers
* To understand and exceed customer expectations
* To achieve cost reductions, quality improvements and service enhancements
The Qualities we want to see…
* Superb communication and strong negotiation skills
* A successful track record of strong retail relationship building
* Minimum three years fresh produce experience
* Ideally a good understanding of deciduous fruit crops
* Excellent attention to detail with clear focus on end results
* Personal integrity
The Person
* A self starter and a source of expertise
* Enjoy working to high standards and getting things right.
* Passionate about challenge and debate in achieving excellence.
* Passionate about learning and identifying new opportunities.
* Happy to take responsibility for food safety and other issues that have implications on brand values.
* Dealing with crisis situations.
* Requirement to take key decisions in isolation.
* Balancing a hands on role, extensive periods away from office, managing/developing a customer and interacting with other colleagues.
* Handling a number of conflicting demands from different sources at the same time.
If you have the knowledge, determination and the necessary experience and have an appetite to be part of a progressive business, call us today for more information.
£Competitive Package with benefits
5860IR