Senior Commercial at Westfalia Fruit United Kingdom

Rungis, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales Strategy, Negotiation, Client Satisfaction, Market Analysis, Pricing Strategies, Product Development, Relationship Management, Operational Excellence, Market Expansion, Initiative Taking, Problem Solving, Fluent in French, Fluent in English

Industry

Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Description

Come and join the leading #avoexperts 🥑 Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe. With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts, and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa. We’re looking for a Senior Sales Manager to join our team in Rungis, France Our Senior Commercial Manager will be responsible for developing and implementing sales strategies, negotiating contracts, and ensuring client satisfaction. Additionally, you'll oversee market analysis, pricing strategies, and product development to align with customer needs and market trends. Your role will involve close collaboration with internal teams to optimize service delivery and meet financial targets, ultimately contributing to the company’s overall commercial success and long-term client partnerships. Key Responsibilities: New Business Development Sales Strategy & Planning Relationship Management Operational Excellence Market Expansion Essential In-depth knowledge of the fresh produce industry and customers Proven track record of exceeding sales targets within a high-pressure environment Strong rapport building skills Demonstrable initiative-taking and innovative problem-solving abilities Skilled negotiator with commercial and financial acumen Fluent in both French and English Desirable Strong sales experience within fruit & vegetable knowledge would be advantageous Prior experience negotiating and closing contracts with national retailers Additional European languages would be advantageous: English, Spanish, German *Introductory conversations for this role will take place in English. Follow up conversations will be in French. 25 days holiday, plus public holidays Competitive Salary Profit sharing incentive Health Insurance Pension contribution Life Assurance Meal ticket contribution Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time. We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.

Responsibilities

The Senior Commercial Manager will develop and implement sales strategies, negotiate contracts, and ensure client satisfaction. The role involves market analysis, pricing strategies, and product development to align with customer needs and market trends.