Graduate Trainee Business Development Executive
Would you like a career in the food industry dealing in chocolate and cocoa derivatives?
Do you yearn for a career involving overseas travel?
Do you have a degree?
Can you speak, read, and write Spanish fluently?
Midlands Region – Bromsgrove based.
* £24,000 - £28,000pa
* Discretionary Annual Bonus
* Company Pension Contribution
* Fantastic Career Prospects
* Professional training program
* Unique Global Travel opportunities
* EAP system which includes a 24/7 virtual GP service
* Hybrid working
* Free on-site car parking and use of a company pool car
First Grade International Ltd is the UK based office for a Singaporean owned business with a reputation as a market leader in food ingredient importing/distribution globally. We are one of Europe’s largest traders in coconut products also trading significant volumes of cocoa, chocolate, dried fruit, nuts and dairy free alternatives. We supply the major food manufacturers in the UK and internationally.
We are an ambitious, inclusive, forward-thinking business offering a supportive, friendly, team-orientated culture within an excellent, modern office environment. Our employees are at the heart of the business and in the 2024 employee survey results revealed that over 90% of our employees would recommend First Grade as a good place to work with 0% intending to leave in the next 2 years. We like to celebrate achievements and milestones. Recently FGI celebrated its 20th anniversary with a staff event at Eastnor Castle including an overnight stay, formal dinner and Land Rover experience day.
Due to the rapid expansion of our business, we are seeking a Trainee Business Development Executive to enhance our team. This exciting new position will have a specific focus on promoting, as well as developing, the range of chocolate and cocoa-derived food ingredients we supply to the UK and global food industry. This role will involve extensive liaising with Spanish suppliers and customers therefore fluency in all forms of Spanish communication is essential. This is an excellent career opportunity, comprising a two-year training and development programme designed specifically to enable you to acquire the skills required to succeed in the role. The company’s long term vision for you is progression within the corporate structure. Successful completion of the training would culminate initially into a Sales Executive role which would involve both UK and overseas travel, sourcing ingredients, account management and liaising with UK and International customers.
Initially the training development and responsibilities will include a grounding knowledge of the business including customer communication, global logistics, monitoring product forecasts, processing contracts, tracking commodity pricing and liaising with overseas suppliers.
You will have:
· A Degree or equivalent level qualification
· A minimum of 5 GCSEs grades A*– C including Math, English and Science, 3 A Levels grade A*- C or a Level 3 equivalent qualifications
· Strong organisational and interpersonal skills
· A high standard of verbal and written communication in both English and Spanish
· A working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Excel and PowerPoint
· A full UK driving license is required or confirmation that you are working towards attaining one
You should send your CV in English and Spanish, including details of current remuneration, to:
Christina Haskoll, HR Manager, First Grade International Ltd, by email to Chaskoll@fg-int.co.uk by latest 26/11/24.
Interviews will be held on 09/12/24. If you have received no contact by 03/12/24 we will not be progressing your application further. We may close this advert early.
Strictly no agencies please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: £24,000.00-£28,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Bonus scheme
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* Bachelor's (required)
Language:
* English (required)
* Spanish (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bromsgrove
Application deadline: 26/11/2024
Reference ID: Graduate Trainee Business Development Executive - Spanish requirement
Expected start date: 16/12/2024
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