Customer Account Executive at Barfoots of Botley

Chichester, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

07 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Customer Relationship Management, Analytical Capability, Commercial Awareness, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Presentation Skills, MS Office Proficiency

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Customer Account Executive Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm Office based About Us Growing is in our nature. Over 40 years ago, we started life as a small family farm with a handful of people and a modest range of crops. Today, we’re a global farming and food business working thousands of acres and employing thousands of people around the world to grow, process, pack and market a range of fresh produce. Supplying our premium produce to some of the UK’s leading retailers and restaurants, we are very proud of what we do and how we do it. With our impressive green credentials, we truly are committed to sustainability, demonstrating continued investment in the latest technologies to help maintain our carbon neutral footprint. The Role This junior-level role offers a fantastic opportunity to begin a career in the fresh produce industry, supporting the wider Non-Retail Commercial Team at Barfoots. Working with some of the UK’s leading foodservice and wholesale customers, you’ll gain valuable insight into the commercial operations of a fast-paced, dynamic sector. You’ll provide administrative and customer-facing support, maintain accurate data, and help manage internal processes across Planning, Supply Chain, and Finance. The role also involves monitoring sales and inventory data to help spot opportunities, resolve challenges, and contribute to strong, service-led customer relationships. Key Responsibilities Supporting the Commercial Manager with daily customer activity Maintaining and updating internal systems and customer portals Assisting with product setup and coordination across teams Helping prepare reports and presentations Monitoring customer stock levels and supply issues Spotting commercial opportunities and flagging insights Liaising with Finance to help resolve invoice or payment queries Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience Ideally educated to A Level or equivalent level Previous FMCG or Food/Produce experience desirable Strong understanding of customer relationship management Ability to project/priority manage Analytical capability Commercial Awareness Strong interpersonal skills / relationship building both internal and external Excellent communication and presentation skills Proficient in the use of MS Office Applications Full UK driving Licence Why Work for Barfoots? Investors In People Silver Award status. Company pension scheme 24/7 Online GP access Life Assurance Employee Assistance Program Benefits Platform Development opportunities Discounted leisure membership Discounted vegetable box scheme Cycle to work scheme Free onsite parking Approved training centre for Highfield qualifications Committed to Sustainability

Responsibilities

The role involves supporting the Commercial Manager with daily customer activity and maintaining accurate data across various internal processes. Additionally, the position requires monitoring sales and inventory data to identify opportunities and resolve challenges.